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extract is the dictionary form of extracter Definition of extract
extract has definitions from the fields of fine art,writing,chemistry,mathematics
1
[ verb ] draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

Synonyms

pull_out pull draw_out pull_up take_out

Examples

"pull weeds" "extract a bad tooth" "take out a splinter" "extract information from the telegram"

2
[ noun ] (chemistry) a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

Synonyms

infusion

3
[ verb ] (chemistry) extract by the process of distillation

Synonyms

distill distil

Examples

"distill the essence of this compound"

4
[ verb ] deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

Synonyms

elicit evoke draw_out educe

Examples

"We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"

5
[ verb ] get despite difficulties or obstacles

Examples

: "I extracted a promise from the Dean for two ne positions"

6
[ verb ] separate (a metal) from an ore
7
[ verb ] take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy

Synonyms

take_out excerpt

8
[ verb ] (mathematics) calculate the root of a number
9
[ verb ] obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

Synonyms

express press_out

Examples

"Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

10
[ noun ] (fine art,writing) a passage selected from a larger work

Synonyms

selection excerpt

Examples

"he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings"

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