Definitions

1. verb

to pull or draw out or away from something

“The process of extracting oil from the ground is complex.”

2. noun

a part or portion that is removed or taken out from something

“The doctor extracted the splinter from my finger.”

3. verb

to get or obtain something, especially by force or pressure

“The company extracted a large profit from the sale of their assets.”

4. noun

a written or printed copy of a part of a book, document, or other written material

“I needed to extract the quote from the novel for my essay.”

5. verb

to separate or isolate a particular component or substance from a mixture or solution

“The scientist extracted the DNA from the sample and analyzed it.”