Elimination
ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of removing or getting rid of something or someone.
ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən
The act of removing something.
The company announced the elimination of several jobs due to the economic downturn.
💡 Simply: Think of elimination like crossing something off a list or removing something that's not needed. Like when you eliminate a bad habit or a difficult question on a test!
👶 For kids: Getting rid of something or someone. Like when you take a toy off your shelf!
More Examples
The elimination of the disease was a major achievement.
The elimination round of the competition was intense.
How It's Used
"The elimination of the old rules led to greater efficiency."
"Elimination of waste products is crucial for human survival."
"The team faced elimination from the tournament."
The bodily process of discharging waste matter.
ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən
The act of discharging waste from the body.
Proper digestion is essential for effective elimination.
💡 Simply: It's like your body's way of getting rid of stuff it doesn't need anymore, like when you go to the bathroom.
👶 For kids: When your body gets rid of yucky stuff!
More Examples
Impaired kidney function can affect waste elimination.
Diet and exercise can influence the body's elimination process.
How It's Used
"The process of waste elimination is vital to maintain health."
"Kidneys play a crucial role in the elimination of toxins."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
to face elimination
To be at risk of being removed or excluded from a competition or process.
"After losing the match, the team faced elimination from the tournament."
From Late Latin *eliminatio*, from *eliminare* ('to drive out, expel'), from *e-* ('out') + *limen* ('threshold, lintel'). Refers to the act of removing something, initially from a doorway, then broadened to any removal.
The word 'elimination' has been used since the 17th century, initially in a general sense of removal, and later more specifically in the context of processes and competitions.
Memory tip
Imagine erasing a mistake - that's elimination!
Word Origin
"to drive out, expel"