B2 noun Formal

abstract

/ˈæbstrækt/

A brief summary of a research paper, thesis, or report that highlights the main points and findings. It is typically found at the beginning of a document to help readers quickly understand the core purpose and results.

Exemplos

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1

I read the abstract of the article to see if it was relevant to my project.

I read the short summary of the article to check its relevance to my project.

2

The committee requested a three-hundred-word abstract for the upcoming conference.

The committee asked for a short 300-word summary for the next conference.

3

Just give me the abstract; I don't have time for the whole report.

Just give me the quick summary because I am in a hurry.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
abstract, abstraction
Verb
abstract
Advérbio
abstractly
Adjetivo
abstract
Relacionado
abstractness
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'AB-stract' as an 'AB-breviated tract' (a shortened piece of writing).

Quiz rápido

The journal editor asked the researcher to shorten her _____ because it exceeded the 250-word limit.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: abstract

Exemplos

1

I read the abstract of the article to see if it was relevant to my project.

everyday

I read the short summary of the article to check its relevance to my project.

2

The committee requested a three-hundred-word abstract for the upcoming conference.

formal

The committee asked for a short 300-word summary for the next conference.

3

Just give me the abstract; I don't have time for the whole report.

informal

Just give me the quick summary because I am in a hurry.

4

The abstract must clearly state the research methodology and the primary conclusions.

academic

The summary needs to explain how the research was done and what the results were.

5

Please include an abstract at the start of the proposal for the executive team.

business

Please put a summary at the beginning of the proposal for the managers.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
abstract, abstraction
Verb
abstract
Advérbio
abstractly
Adjetivo
abstract
Relacionado
abstractness

Colocações comuns

write an abstract to compose a short summary of a paper
submit an abstract to send a summary for review or publication
concise abstract a short and clear summary
extended abstract a more detailed version of a summary
graphical abstract a visual summary of a research paper

Frases Comuns

in the abstract

considering something theoretically rather than in practice

abstract of title

a summary of the history of ownership of a piece of land

scientific abstract

a summary specifically for a scientific study

Frequentemente confundido com

abstract vs extract

An extract is a small part taken directly from a text, while an abstract is a newly written summary of the entire text.

abstract vs introduction

An introduction starts the narrative of the paper, whereas an abstract summarizes the whole paper including the results.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun in academic contexts, it always refers to a summary. Note that the pronunciation of the noun emphasizes the first syllable: AB-stract.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'summary' for academic papers when 'abstract' is the specific technical term required by journals.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'AB-stract' as an 'AB-breviated tract' (a shortened piece of writing).

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away' or 'removed from'.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun often follows the verb 'to submit' or 'to write' usually takes a definite article 'the' in academic discussion
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Contexto cultural

In global academic culture, the abstract is often the only part of a paper that is free to read behind paywalls, making it the most important section for visibility.

Quiz rápido

The journal editor asked the researcher to shorten her _____ because it exceeded the 250-word limit.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: abstract

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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