derive

verb B2

Meaning

To derive means to obtain or extract something from a source, often in a logical or systematic way.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "derive" with "arrive," as they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

Can you derive the answer from the information given ?
We can derive the answer from the information provided .
We derive important conclusions from the collected data .

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