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extraction

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/ɪkˈstrækʃən/ · ex-trac-tion

The act of removing or taking out, especially in a process such as mining or extracting teeth.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of removing or taking out, especially in a process such as mining or extracting teeth.

کسی چیز کو نکالنے یا ہٹانے کا عمل، خاص طور پر جیسے کان کنی یا دانت نکالنے کے عمل میں۔

نکاسی

nikasi

Synonyms

removalwithdrawalextraction processہٹانےنکالنےکشیدگی

Antonyms

insertionadditioninfusionداخل کرناملاوٹشامل کرنا

Common Collocations

  • tooth extraction
  • data extraction
  • juice extraction

Example Sentences

The extraction of the tooth was necessary due to severe decay.

دانت کی نکاسی شدید خراب ہونے کی وجہ سے ضروری تھی。

Dant ki nikasi shadeed kharabi ki wajah se zaroori thi.

The data extraction from the database took several hours.

ڈیٹا کی نکاسی ڈیٹا بیس سے کئی گھنٹے لگی۔

Data ki nikasi database se kai ghante lagi.

The extraction of minerals is a major industry in the region.

معدنیات کی نکاسی اس علاقے میں ایک بڑا صنعت ہے۔

Ma'adniat ki nikasi is ilaqe mein aik bara san'at hai.

Easily Confused With

extraction vs. extraction technique:Extraction refers to the act itself, while extraction technique refers to the specific method used to carry out the extraction.

Word Family

extract
verbنکالنا
extracted
adjectiveنکالا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of extracting juice from fruit, which involves the idea of taking something out.

Imagine a chef squeezing fruit to get juice, representing the idea of extraction.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ ہو عیش و عشرت کا خیال عیش میں۔ نکاسی کر، سکوں کو پاؤں پھر بھی نا روکیں۔

Na ho aish o ashirat ka khayal aish mein. Nikasi kar, sukoon ko paaon phir bhi na roken.

Do not think of luxuries while enjoying. Extract peace and yet do not stop even if it leads to distress.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نکاسی نہ ہو تو خزاں بیابان کر دیتی ہے.

Nikasi na ho to khizaan byeaban kar deti hai.

Without extraction, autumn turns into a wilderness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "extractio" — to draw out or remove

First known use: 15th century

The word 'extraction' has evolved from its Latin roots, where it meant the act of taking out or drawing out, and it has been used in various fields such as medicine, business, and science.