abstract models
[ˈæbstrækt ˈmɑːdəlz]
nounpl: abstract models
modelos abstratos
1. Theoretical representations or frameworks that simplify complex systems by focusing on essential features while ignoring irrelevant details
The physicist used abstract models to understand quantum mechanics.
O físico usou modelos abstratos para entender a mecânica quântica.
2. Simplified versions of reality used in mathematics, computer science, and scientific research to study patterns and relationships
Abstract models in economics help predict market behavior.
Modelos abstratos em economia ajudam a prever o comportamento do mercado.
3. Conceptual designs that represent ideas or processes without concrete physical form
Software engineers design abstract models before coding applications.
Engenheiros de software projetam modelos abstratos antes de codificar aplicações.
Abstract models are fundamental in Brazilian and American scientific and academic communities. In Brazil, they are extensively used in engineering programs, research institutions (like UFRJ and USP), and technology companies. The term reflects the international scientific community's shared vocabulary and is used identically across Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking nations.
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