noun
removal
rih-MOO-vuhl
noun
1
The act of taking something away or getting rid of it.
"The removal of the old fence took most of the afternoon."
"Stain removal is easiest right after the spill."
2
The act of dismissing someone from a job or position.
"The scandal led to the removal of the company's CEO."
How to Use Removal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of taking something (or someone) away.
Common pairings
removal of
removal company
removal from office
Word Forms
removals plural
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Etymology
From "remove" plus the noun-forming ending "-al."