on the abstract vs in the abstract

Both 'on the abstract' and 'in the abstract' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the abstract' is the more common and idiomatic phrase, used to discuss something in a general or theoretical way. 'On the abstract' is less common and may be used in specific contexts related to discussing or presenting abstracts.

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on the abstract

This phrase is less common and may be used in specific contexts related to discussing or presenting abstracts.

'On the abstract' may be used in specific contexts related to discussing or presenting abstracts.

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The Commission cannot take a position in the abstract on how issues of this nature will be dealt with in future.
make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis
safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis
(b) the Commission, acting on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
(b) the Commission, acting on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
2. Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
on the basis of an abstract data analysis
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
the Commission, acting on the basis of an abstract data analysis.
Puts title and abstract on the same page as the text
(b) the Commission, acting with the assistance of the Agency and on the basis of an abstract data analysis and the results of the investigations carried out.
(b) the Commission, acting with the assistance of the Agency and on the basis of an abstract data analysis and the results of the investigations carried out.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall, acting with the assistance of the Agency, make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis and of the results of any safety investigations carried out.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall, acting with the assistance of the Agency, make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis and of the results of any investigations carried out.
Allows you to enter information about the document. This includes information about the author, and an abstract on the documents contents.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission, acting with the assistance of the Agency, shall make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis and of the results of any investigations carried out.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall, acting with the assistance of the Agency, make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis and of the results of any investigations carried out.
the Commission, acting on the basis of an abstract data analysis and the results of safety investigations carried out.
Where appropriate, an investigative body or the Commission shall make safety recommendations on the basis of an abstract data analysis and of the overall results of safety investigations carried out.

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in the abstract
about the abstract
regarding the abstract
concerning the abstract
pertaining to the abstract

in the abstract

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic way to discuss something in a general or theoretical way.

'In the abstract' is used to discuss something in a general or theoretical way.

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I was speaking in the abstract, not about anything realistic.
Except in the abstract as instruments of policy.
In the precontractual phase a decision regarding spending ceilings and hence a decision regarding credit cannot be taken in the abstract since it relates to an individual credit limit.
In the precontractual sphere, a decision on spending ceilings and hence a credit decision cannot be taken in the abstract, as it is an individual discretionary ceiling.
You're a romantic in the abstract, my friend, but the reality of fang on flesh...
We cannot and should not legislate in the abstract.
Not in the abstract, they don't.
Mr President, when we talk about transparency, we cannot talk in the abstract.
It is one thing to argue about linguistic diversity in the abstract, it is quite something else to safeguard in practice the languages that globalisation is seeking to destroy.
The Commission, taking the view that in the abstract a study requested by it previously was irrelevant, should have carried out further preliminary enquiries, reopening the discussion concerning the methods of carrying out the study.
Colleagues, we often speak of human rights in the abstract, in terms of well-rehearsed subjects and themes, but in this instance I should like to ask colleagues to imagine themselves as an 18-year old on holiday abroad.
The Commission cannot take a position in the abstract on how issues of this nature will be dealt with in future.
Most people are better in the abstract.
You've been thinking about this job in the abstract.
He spoke of a rebecca, More in the abstract.
An immense peace that I don't have is coldly present in the abstract fall air.
You can be angry in the abstract, and our Lord will love you for your righteous indignation.
So we must make it clear that our Parliament has definite ideas about the real tasks of the public services - I have described this in the abstract and cannot go into details here.
I must stress that the point at issue is not so much human dignity in the abstract, but people themselves.
It's not in the abstract; it's the interaction with the environment.

Alternatives:

on the abstract
about the abstract
regarding the abstract
concerning the abstract
pertaining to the abstract

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