Removal
/rɪˈmuːvəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of removing something or the state of being removed.
/rɪˈmuːvəl/
The act of taking something away.
The removal of the tree stump was a difficult task.
💡 Simply: Removal is like when you take something away, like when you clean up your toys or when the doctor takes out a bad tooth. It's the action of getting rid of something.
👶 For kids: Taking something away!
More Examples
The doctor recommended the immediate removal of the appendix.
The removal of the old paint revealed the original wood underneath.
How It's Used
"The removal of the old wallpaper took several hours."
"The patient required the removal of a cyst."
"The removal of the CEO from his position was unexpected."
The action of taking someone or something away from a place or position.
/rɪˈmuːvəl/
The act of taking something or someone from a place or position.
The government announced the removal of the tax.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're moving to a new house. The removal is all the stuff getting moved out of the old house. It's when things or people leave a place.
👶 For kids: When something or someone leaves a place.
More Examples
The company faced backlash due to the removal of its most popular product.
The judge ordered the removal of the disruptive spectator from the courtroom.
How It's Used
"The removal of the President from office through impeachment."
"The planned removal of troops from the conflict zone."
"The removal of the product from the shelves was an unexpected decision."
Synonyms
Elimination
Eradication
Evacuation
Extraction
Dismissal
Eviction
Exile
Expulsion
Relocation
Idioms & expressions
Removal from office
The act of officially removing someone from a position of authority or power.
"The senator faced a vote for his removal from office due to the scandal."
Removal of doubt
The act of getting rid of any uncertainty or skepticism.
"The evidence provided led to the removal of any lingering doubt about the suspect's guilt."
From Middle English *removail*, from Old French *removail*, from *remouvoir* (to remove), from Latin *removere* (to move back, remove).
The word 'removal' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of moving or changing position.
Memory tip
Think of a 'move' + 'al' - the action of moving something away.