Extraction: meaning, definitions and examples

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extraction

 

[ ɪkˈstrakʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

The action of extracting something, especially using effort or force.

Synonyms

removal, withdrawal

Examples of usage

  • Data extraction is a crucial step in the data processing pipeline.
  • The extraction of minerals from the earth is a complex process.
Context #2 | Noun

dental

The process of removing a tooth or teeth.

Synonyms

dental extraction, tooth removal

Examples of usage

  • She underwent a tooth extraction at the dentist's office.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

The process of obtaining a substance from a mixture or solution by physical or chemical means.

Synonyms

purification, separation

Examples of usage

  • The extraction of caffeine from coffee beans involves several steps.

Translations

Translations of the word "extraction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extração

🇮🇳 निकर्षण

🇩🇪 Extraktion

🇮🇩 ekstraksi

🇺🇦 екстракція

🇵🇱 ekstrakcja

🇯🇵 抽出 (ちゅうしゅつ)

🇫🇷 extraction

🇪🇸 extracción

🇹🇷 ekstraksiyon

🇰🇷 추출 (chuchul)

🇸🇦 استخراج

🇨🇿 extrakce

🇸🇰 extrakcia

🇨🇳 提取 (tíqǔ)

🇸🇮 ekstrakcija

🇮🇸 útdráttur

🇰🇿 өндіру

🇬🇪 ამოღება

🇦🇿 çıxarma

🇲🇽 extracción

Etymology

The word 'extraction' comes from the Latin word 'extractio', which means 'a drawing out'. The concept of extraction has been present throughout human history, from extracting resources from the earth to extracting knowledge from texts. The term has evolved to encompass various fields such as data processing, dentistry, and chemistry, highlighting the importance of extracting substances or information for different purposes.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,642, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.