Extracten
Example: Wetenschappers extracten belangrijke informatie uit de oude documenten.
Definition
"Extracten" is the Dutch verb meaning to remove or take out specific information, substances, or elements from a larger whole, often through a careful or methodical process. For example, scientists extract important information from old documents.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "extracten" originates from the Latin word 'extrahere,' meaning 'to draw out.' This Latin root combines 'ex-' (out) and 'trahere' (to pull), reflecting the action of pulling something out. Did you know? The English word 'extract' shares the same Latin origin, highlighting the close linguistic ties.
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"Extracten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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