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Extraction is the process by which specific information is retrieved from a data collection, such as a file or customer database, based on selection criteria defined in the query used to target a direct marketing campaign. When prospecting involves renting files, extraction fees are commonly applied. The term “extraction” is also used to refer to the act of retrieving email addresses from given content. For example, email address extraction might involve:

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