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US/ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the act of completely removing or getting rid of something, or of removing someone from a contest
In context
The elimination of waste is the first goal of the new factory plan.
Her early elimination from the tournament surprised everyone.
Doctors are working toward the complete elimination of the disease by 2030.
Words that go with elimination
adjective + noun
- complete eliminationThe aim is the complete elimination of plastic waste.
noun + preposition
- elimination of povertyThe elimination of poverty requires long-term investment.
- process of eliminationI found the answer by a process of elimination.
- elimination of errorsCareful editing leads to the elimination of errors.
noun + noun
- elimination roundShe won her match in the elimination round.
verb + preposition
- call for the eliminationCampaigners call for the elimination of child labor.