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Definition extract in British English

extract verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪkˈstrækt/
1

to remove something from a particular place

Example

He opened a drawer and extracted a file.

Synonyms and related words
remove sweep away take off
1.1

to remove a substance from another substance

Example

The pulp was crushed to extract the juice.

Example

a method of extracting sulphur from copper ore

Synonyms and related words
action adsorb aerate
1.2

to remove one of someone's teeth

Synonyms and related words
amalgam brace bridge
2

to get something from someone who does not want to give it to you

Example

The army uses force to extract confessions.

Example

It is not easy to extract information from the Minister.

Example

She managed to extract a promise of support from her employers.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
2.1

to get the exact information that you need from a lot of information that you have

Example

Our data is extracted from the project records.

Synonyms and related words
find out read up on hear of
Definition extract in British English