elimination
word
Definition
The act of removing or getting rid of something or someone. It can also mean a process in competitions where people or teams are removed until only the winner remains.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, used in academic, scientific, and competition contexts. Common collocations: 'elimination round', 'waste elimination'. Sometimes confused with 'removal' (general) or 'exclusion' (not including someone).
Spanish: eliminaciónPortuguese (BR): eliminaçãoPortuguese (PT): eliminaçãoChinese (Simplified): 淘汰 - 消除Chinese (Traditional): 淘汰 - 消除Hindi: उन्मूलनArabic: إقصاء - إزالةBengali: বিলোপ - অপসারণRussian: устранение - ликвидация - выбивание (в турнире)Japanese: 排除 - 除去Vietnamese: loại bỏ - sự loại trừKorean: 제거 - 탈락Turkish: eliminasyon - elemeUrdu: خاتمہ - اخراجIndonesian: eliminasi - penghilangan
Example Sentences
The elimination of polio is a global goal.
basic
One team faced elimination from the tournament.
basic
The elimination of waste is important for health.
basic
Sudden elimination from the show surprised the contestants.
natural
After the elimination round, only five players remained.
natural
Diet changes can help with the elimination of toxins from your body.
natural