Extract — synonyms, definition

1. extract (Noun)

citation condiment decoction distillation essence excerpt excerption flavor flavour flavouring infusion interpretation lecture narration pepper portion quotation reading recitation relish • • •

extract (Noun) — A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water).

extract (Noun) — A passage selected from a larger work. ex. "he presented extracts from William James' philosophical writings"

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2. extract (Verb)

absorb bleed burrow concentrate cull derive detach dig distil distill divine draw draw out drill drink educe elicit evaporate evince evoke • • •

extract (Verb) — Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense. ex. "extract a bad tooth"

extract (Verb) — Get despite difficulties or obstacles. ex. "I extracted a promise from the Dean for two new positions"

extract (Verb) — Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning). ex. "We extracted some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"

extract (Verb) — (chemistry) purify or isolate using distillation. ex. "extract the essence of this compound"

extract (Verb) — (mining) separate (a metal) from an ore.

extract (Verb) — Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action. ex. "Italians extract coffee rather than filter it"

extract (Verb) — Take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy.

extract (Verb) — (mathematics) calculate the root of a number.

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