Pronunciation

/ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: The act of removing or getting rid of something, especially something unwanted or unnecessary. For example: “The company’s goal is the complete elimination of waste from its production process.”
  • Noun (figurative): The act of dismissing or rejecting something; removal from consideration or existence. For instance: “The elimination of poverty is one of the major goals of this government’s policy.”

Phrases

• “Elimination round”: A stage in a competition where participants are removed until only a few remain.
• “Double elimination”: A tournament format where a participant is not eliminated until they have lost two games.
• “Toxic substance elimination”: The process of removing harmful substances from the environment or the body.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new law aims at the elimination of plastic bags in supermarkets.”
• “Through a series of strategic moves, he managed to avoid elimination in the game show’s final rounds.”

Synonyms

• Eradication
• Extermination
• Abolishment
• Removal
• Ouster
• Disposal
• Cancellation
• Purging
• Clearing away