extract
//ɪkˈstrækt//
Verb
extractInfinitive
extractPresent tense
extractedPast tense
extractedPast participle
extractingPresent participle
extractsThird-person singular
1
To remove or take out something, especially by effort or force.
The dentist extracted my wisdom tooth.
2
To obtain a substance from something by a chemical or physical process.
Scientists extract oil from plants using a special process.
3
To derive or obtain information, a quality, or a resource from something.
The researchers extracted valuable data from the survey results.
Noun
extractSingular
extractsPlural
1
A substance obtained from something by a special process, such as a concentrated preparation.
This vanilla extract is made from real vanilla beans.
2
A short passage taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
The teacher read an extract from the novel to the class.