elimination

[ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən]

elimination Definition

  • 1the act of removing or getting rid of something
  • 2the process of defeating a team or player in a competition

Using elimination: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elimination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The elimination of waste is an important part of environmental protection.

  • Example

    The team's elimination from the tournament was a huge disappointment.

  • Example

    The elimination of tariffs on imported goods would benefit consumers.

elimination Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for elimination

Antonyms for elimination

Phrases with elimination

  • a diet that involves removing certain foods from a person's diet to identify food allergies or intolerances

    Example

    She went on an elimination diet to determine which foods were causing her digestive problems.

  • a round in a competition where teams or players are eliminated until only a few remain

    Example

    The elimination round of the tournament will be held next week.

  • a game in a competition where the loser is eliminated from the tournament

    Example

    The elimination game between the two teams was very intense.

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Summary: elimination in Brief

The term 'elimination' [ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən] refers to the act of removing or getting rid of something, such as waste or tariffs. It can also refer to the process of defeating a team or player in a competition, as in 'The team's elimination from the tournament was a huge disappointment.' Other examples include 'elimination diet,' which removes certain foods to identify allergies, and 'elimination round,' where teams are eliminated until only a few remain.

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