e‧lim‧i‧na‧tion AC /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən, ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: verb: eliminate; noun: elimination]

1. REMOVAL OF SOMETHING the removal or destruction of something ⇒ eradication
elimination of
the elimination of lead in petrol

2. DEFEAT the defeat of a team or player in a competition, so that they may no longer take part

3. KILLING the act of killing someone, especially to prevent them from causing trouble
elimination of
The killings are part of a campaign of elimination of the political opposition.

4. BODY PROCESS technical the process of getting rid of substances that your body no longer needs
elimination of
the elimination of toxins from the body
⇒ process of elimination at process¹(6)

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