Extract

/ɪkˈstrækt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance obtained from a mixture or compound by a process of separation.

Vanilla extract is a common ingredient in baking.

An excerpt or passage taken from a larger work.

The teacher provided an extract from the novel for the students to analyze.

A concentrated form of a substance, typically used in cooking or pharmaceuticals.

They added herbal extract to the medicine for added efficacy.

verb

To remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

The scientists were able to extract DNA from the ancient bones.

To derive or obtain (information, a substance, etc.) from a source.

The company aims to extract valuable insights from customer feedback.

To take out (something) by physical or chemical means.

She used a spoon to extract the ice cream from the container.

Late Middle English: from Latin extractus, past participle of extrahere, from ex- 'out' + trahere 'to draw'.

extract information

To obtain information from a source, often through inquiry.

extract value

To derive useful benefits from something.

extract juice

To press or squeeze fruit or vegetables to obtain their liquid.

extraction

The process of removing or obtaining something.

extractable

Capable of being extracted.

extractive

Relating to the act of extracting.

To take something illegal or against the rules.

He tried to extract some extra cash from the till.

To engage in a process to obtain a benefit.

She knows how to extract the best deals while shopping.