elim·i·na·tion
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Definition of elimination
: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as
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: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body
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: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
— compare addition sense 4
Examples of elimination in a Sentence
the elimination of waste products from the body
Recent Examples on the Web
On the brink of a humiliating elimination, the hosts changed tack. — M.j., The Economist, "How England won the Cricket World Cup," 18 July 2019 The rest of the tournament will feature a single elimination, match play bracket to determine the winner. — , Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Former St. X golfer Joey McCarthy finds success in amateur golf. His secret? He knows the courses.," 26 June 2019 Then came a cathartic, six-game elimination of the Penguins behind a patchwork lineup full of rookies. — Stephen Whyno, baltimoresun.com, "Stanley Cup run makes up for Capitals' playoff failures," 7 June 2018 One proposal being floated is to change Proposition CC from a permanent elimination of the TABOR tax refunds to one that lasts 10 or 15 years. — Anna Staver, The Denver Post, "Colorado lawmakers consider special session on expected TABOR refunds," 3 July 2019 Brazilian companies will benefit from the elimination of tariffs on exports of 100 percent of industrial products. — Washington Post, "EU, South American bloc strike long-sought free trade deal," 28 June 2019 Green's last-ditch heroics would save the Warriors from elimination, and the team's chances at a dynasty are still in reach tonight. — Jason Parham, WIRED, "Depth of Field: The Glorious Scale of the NBA Finals' Game 5," 13 June 2019 When the Miss Alabama pageant kicks off on June 5, audience members are likely to notice some changes in the program, aside from the elimination of swimsuit. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al.com, "Miss Alabama 2019: Swimsuits are out, interviews are in for 47 women in state competition," 4 June 2019 State officials say their dissatisfaction stems not from the elimination of swimsuits, but by the way Carlson and CEO Regina Hopper ran the organization since taking over in January. — Wayne Parry, The Seattle Times, "APNewsBreak: Miss America seeks ouster of 3 states’ leaders," 5 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elimination.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for elimination
elimination
noun
English Language Learners Definition of elimination
: the act or process of removing something or someone
See the full definition for elimination in the English Language Learners Dictionary
elimination
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elim·i·na·tion
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Kids Definition of elimination
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: the act or process of excluding or getting rid of
2
: a getting rid of waste from the body
elimination
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elim·i·na·tion
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Medical Definition of elimination
1
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body
2
eliminations plural
: bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit
3
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
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