Meaning of the word extracting in English
What does extracting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
extracting
US /ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈstræktɪŋ/
Verb
1.
to remove or take out, especially by effort or force
Example:
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The dentist was skilled at extracting wisdom teeth.
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They are extracting oil from the ground.
2.
to obtain (information, money, etc.) from someone, especially with difficulty or against their will
Example:
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It was difficult to extract the truth from him.
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The police tried to extract a confession from the suspect.
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