Word
extractor
Phoneticsex·trac·tor
UK/ˈɛkstɹæktɐ/
Definition
n. a tool or machine that pulls out a specific part or substance from something else. In math, it is a special function that finds the largest number in a group.
n. a device or process used to remove a specific component or substance from a mixture. In mathematical contexts, it refers to a function that identifies the maximum element within a set or sequence.
Examples
“The chef used a garlic extractor to get the juice out of the cloves.”
“The software includes a data extractor that can pull specific names and addresses from a large database file.”
“In formal logic, the extractor function serves as a critical component for identifying the supremum of a finite set, ensuring that the highest value is isolated for further analysis.”
Examples
simple
“The chef used a garlic extractor to get the juice out of the cloves.”
contextual
“The software includes a data extractor that can pull specific names and addresses from a large database file.”
complex
“In formal logic, the extractor function serves as a critical component for identifying the supremum of a finite set, ensuring that the highest value is isolated for further analysis.”
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