Abstraction

/æbˈstrækʃən/noun

The act of removing or separating certain aspects of a concept or system to focus on the essential features, or a concept or idea that is abstracted from specific instances. Abstraction is a key concept in various professional fields, including software development and business strategy.

The company's new software platform utilizes abstraction to simplify complex data structures and improve application performance.Technology
The business consultant applied abstraction principles to identify the core competencies of the organization and develop a more effective strategic plan.Business

Origin: From Latin 'abstrahere', meaning 'to draw away', composed of 'ab' (away) and 'trahere' (to draw).

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