noun
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elimination
ih-lih-mih-NAYSHN
Elimination (noun) means the act of completely getting rid of something or removing someone from a competition. Example: “A single defeat meant elimination from the tournament.”
noun
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The act of completely getting rid of something or removing someone from a competition.
"A single defeat meant elimination from the tournament."
"The team celebrated after avoiding elimination in the semifinal."
"The elimination of the toxic chemical made the water safe again."
How to use elimination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of removing or getting rid of something, or knocking someone out of a competition.
Common pairings
elimination round
process of elimination
face elimination
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- Plural
- eliminations
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Etymology
From Latin ēliminātiō, from eliminate plus the noun suffix -ion.
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Rhymes for elimination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “elimination” mean?
The word “elimination” means the act of completely getting rid of something or removing someone from a competition. In plain terms, the act of removing or getting rid of something, or knocking someone out of a competition.
How do you pronounce “elimination”?
“Elimination” is pronounced ih-lih-mih-NAYSHN (/ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “elimination” in a sentence?
Here is “elimination” used in a sentence: “The team celebrated after avoiding elimination in the semifinal.”
What part of speech is “elimination”?
“Elimination” is a noun.
Where does the word “elimination” come from?
The word “elimination” comes from Latin. From Latin ēliminātiō, from eliminate plus the noun suffix -ion.
Is “elimination” a common word?
“Elimination” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'elimination' and 'removal'?
Elimination implies getting rid of something completely, often thoroughly or permanently. Removal simply means taking something away, and can be partial or temporary.
What is the difference between 'elimination' and 'reduction'?
Elimination means completely getting rid of something so that none of it remains, while reduction only means lowering the amount. You eliminate a problem to make it disappear, but you reduce it to make it smaller.
What is 'elimination' in a sport or competition?
There it means knocking a player or team out so that they can no longer take part. An elimination round is one that decides who is removed and who goes through to the next stage.
What is the 'process of elimination'?
The process of elimination is a method of reaching the right answer by ruling out every option that cannot be correct. Whatever remains once the impossibilities are removed is taken to be the solution.
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