English · Arts & Literature
distill
/dɪˈstɪl/
[/dɪˈstɪl/]
to extract the essence
Advancedverb
Definition
To distill is to extract the most essential meaning or elements of something. Speakers distill complex ideas into a single clear point.
Example
She distilled the report into three key insights.
She distilled the report into three key insights.
Etymology
From Latin 'distillare', meaning to drip down.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for reducing complexity to its essence.