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synthesis

A combination, derivation or compilation. See logic synthesis.

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synthesis

1. the process of producing a compound by a chemical reaction or series of reactions, usually from simpler or commonly available starting materials

2. Philosophy archaic synthetic reasoning

3. Philosophy

a. (in the writings of Kant) the unification of one concept with another not contained in it

b. the final stage in the Hegelian dialectic, that resolves the contradiction between thesis and antithesis

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synthesis [′sin·thə·səs]

(chemistry)

Any process or reaction for building up a complex compound by the union of simpler compounds or elements.

(control systems)

system design

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(programming, specification)

synthesis - The process of deriving (efficient) programs from (clear) specifications. See also program transformation.