What is an abstract?

An abstract is a concise summary of a research paper, thesis, or article. It provides an overview of the main points, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions of the work. The purpose of an abstract is to allow readers to quickly understand the content and relevance of the paper without having to read the entire document. Abstracts are commonly used in academic and scientific publications, as well as in conference presentations, to help researchers and readers decide whether the full text is worth reading.