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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extract

/ɛkˈstrækt/ verb · British & US
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What does extract mean?

verb

To pull or draw out something from a larger whole, or to select and present the most important or relevant parts of something. To remove or separate something from a mixture or solution.

Example

"The scientist extracted the DNA from the sample using a specialized machine."

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