elimination

[ ih-lim-uh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of eliminating.
2. the state of being eliminated.
3. Mathematics. the process of solving a system of simultaneous equations by using various techniques to remove the variables successively.
4. Sports. a game, bout, or match in a tournament in which an individual or team is eliminated from the competition after one defeat.

elimination

/ ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of eliminating or the state of being eliminated
2. logic (qualified by the name of an operation) a syntactic rule specifying the conditions under which a formula or statement containing the specified operation may permit the derivation of others that do not contain it

   conjunction-elimination

   universal elimination

3. chem a type of chemical reaction involving the loss of a simple molecule, such as water or carbon dioxide

Other Words From

• none·limi·nation noun
• pree·limi·nation noun
• proe·limi·nation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elimination¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; eliminate + -ion

Example Sentences

“I can’t imagine, unless we have major revision of the statutes, that there could be massive elimination of the scientific core.”

From Science Magazine

During the campaign, he served as a spokesman for some of Trump's most radical plans, including wide-ranging tariffs and the elimination of the income tax.

From BBC

Musk has frequently taken aim at the Department of Education, characterizing it as a left-wing indoctrination tool, but has not yet called for its elimination.

From Salon

In that language, Mr. Ramaswamy sees the key to the wholesale elimination of agencies, departments and government functions.

From New York Times

We go through a process of consideration and elimination as we realize the show is so bespoke to this venue that to try and capture it for a small screen just wouldn’t make any sense.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• destruction
• eradication
• expulsion
• rejection
• withdrawal