1
to draw (water);to scoop up;to dip up;to pump out
2
to understand (someone's feelings, etc.);to grasp;to surmise;to take into consideration
読書するには趣旨をくみ取ることが必要だ。
When you read a book you should read between the lines.
Other forms
酌み取る 【くみとる】 (rarely used kanji form) · くみ取る 【くみとる】 (search-only kanji form) · 汲みとる 【くみとる】 (search-only kanji form) · 汲取る 【くみとる】 (search-only kanji form)