Extraction

usgb/ɪkˈstrækʃn/
noun

The act of removing or getting something out, especially by force.

The dentist is prepared for the extraction of my wisdom tooth.
Visual representation of "extraction" - The act of removing or getting something out, especially by force.

Often appears as...

  • dental extraction
  • oil extraction
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Often Forceful

Extraction implies a forceful action, like pulling something out with effort or difficulty.

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Extraction of the car from the mud took hours.
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Not Always Physical

Although often physical, extraction can also refer to abstract removals, such as data.

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The extraction of relevant information from the article was challenging.
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Can Be Destructive

Extraction sometimes suggests that the object being removed might be destroyed or altered.

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During the demolition, careful extraction of windows was required.
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