Anyone heard of the word “extractive”? According to Google definition, extractive is:
1. Something that may be extracted; The substance left behind after something has been extracted; That serves to extract something; Able to be extracted;
2. Parcels that are primarily used for surface mining and extraction of materials such as gravel, stone, minerals, ore, soil, or peat.
If that is the case, what then is the meaning of “extractive experience”?
Nothing. It means nothing.
I didn’t know that I had used the meaningless phrase in this post, until someone emailed me and pointed out the error. I really meant to write “extensive experience” and didn’t know how my fingers ended up keying in the wrong word.
I didn’t even know whether the word existed. Until today, that is.
Whoever you are, thanks for pointing out the error. I’ve spotted several others on this blog but not as fatal as extractive experience.
I do hope, however, that I didn’t cause anyone to lose a job with the Heart of Borneo for having stated that candidates with an extractive experience would stand a better chance at landing the job.
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