abstraction
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abstraction
The mental process of setting aside concrete details in order to form a general concept, principle, or rule. Also the result of this process.
Der Begriff „Freiheit“ ist eine Abstraktion mit vielen verschiedenen Interpretationen.
The concept of 'freedom' is an abstraction with many different interpretations.
'Abstraktion' (abstraction) belongs to the verb 'abstrahieren' (to abstract). The ending '-tion' signals that it is the process or result of an action, here the act of abstracting.
Um das Problem zu lösen, müssen wir von den Details abstrahieren.
To solve the problem, we have to abstract away from the details.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. Words like 'Begriff' (concept) or 'Prinzip' (principle) point to the philosophical meaning, 'Malerei' (painting) and 'Formen' (shapes) to art, and 'Programmierung' (programming) or 'System' (system) to computer science.
In der Kunst bezeichnet Abstraktion den Verzicht auf gegenständliche Darstellung.
In art, abstraction refers to the avoidance of representational depiction.
The word can be uncountable when it refers to the general ability or process. But it can also be countable and refer to a single, concrete result of abstracting.
Für diese Aufgabe ist ein hohes Maß an Abstraktion erforderlich.
A high degree of abstraction is required for this task.
In the general, philosophical meaning, 'Abstraktion' (abstraction) is often combined with nouns such as 'Grad' (degree), 'Maß' (level/measure), or 'Fähigkeit' (ability). For example, people speak of the 'Grad der Abstraktion' (degree of abstraction).
Kleinen Kindern fehlt oft noch die Fähigkeit zur Abstraktion.
Small children often still lack the ability for abstraction.
simplification
'die Vereinfachung' and 'die Abstraktion' are both about not showing every detail. A 'Vereinfachung' is meant to make something easier, for example an explanation or a process. An 'Abstraktion' moves more toward the general: concrete details are left out in order to recognize a principle or rule. In computer science, 'Abstraktion' can also mean that technical details are hidden. The words can be confused because both involve fewer details. In practical terms: 'Vereinfachung' helps with understanding, while 'Abstraktion' helps with thinking in general structures.
Die Abstraktion hilft beim Lernen, weil man zuerst das allgemeine Prinzip versteht.
Abstraction helps with learning because you first understand the general principle.
Nach dem Gespräch ist die Vereinfachung des Plans klarer als die alte Version.
After the discussion, the simplification of the plan is clearer than the old version.