noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The conversion of a concept or abstraction into an object.
2. 2
   An interpretation of a quantum mechanical concept in terms of classical physics.

Etymology

From objective + -ation.

Related phrases

classical physicsquantum mechanical

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