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extract

 

[ ɪkˈstrækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data processing

To remove or take out something, especially information or data from a larger set.

Synonyms

fetch, gather, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • We need to extract the relevant information from the database.
  • The software can extract data from multiple sources and consolidate it into one report.
Context #2 | Verb

chemistry

To obtain a substance from a mixture by a chemical or physical process.

Synonyms

isolate, purify, separate

Examples of usage

  • We need to extract the compound from the solution for further analysis.
  • The extraction of essential oils from plants is a delicate process.

Translations

Translations of the word "extract" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extrair

🇮🇳 निकालना

🇩🇪 extrahieren

🇮🇩 mengambil

🇺🇦 вилучити

🇵🇱 ekstrahować

🇯🇵 抽出する

🇫🇷 extraire

🇪🇸 extraer

🇹🇷 çıkarmak

🇰🇷 추출하다

🇸🇦 استخراج

🇨🇿 extrahovat

🇸🇰 extrahovať

🇨🇳 提取

🇸🇮 ekstrahirati

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოწერა

🇦🇿 çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 extraer

Etymology

The word 'extract' comes from the Latin word 'extractus', which is the past participle of 'extrahere', meaning 'to draw out' or 'to pull out'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century and has evolved to encompass various meanings in different fields such as data processing, chemistry, and more.

See also: extracted, extracting, extraction, extractor, extracts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,851, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.