Extraction

/ɪkˈstrækʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of removing something, especially by force or effort.

The extraction of minerals from the earth can have significant environmental impacts.

The process of obtaining a specific substance from a mixture.

The extraction of essential oils from plants is an important process in the fragrance industry.

The act of taking out a tooth or a part of the body.

The dentist recommended the extraction of my wisdom teeth due to complications.

The removal of data from a database or other source for analysis.

Data extraction is a crucial step in data mining processes.

Middle English: from Latin extractio(n-), from the verb extrahere.

blood extraction

The process of taking blood samples for testing.

extraction process

A series of steps taken to obtain something from a source.

root extraction

The act of removing the roots of a plant or tooth.

extract

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

extractionist

A person or entity engaged in the extraction of resources.

extractive

Related to the extraction process, especially of natural resources.

Extraction from a situation.

He was looking for a way out, like an extraction from a tight spot.

Extraction as in getting something important.

The meeting was all about extraction of key insights from the data.