removal
Translation
removal, dismissal, elimination, extraction
Examples
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
His removal from office was unexpected.
His removal from office was unexpected.
They hired a removal company for their move.
They hired a removal company for their move.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) ((from sth.)) the act of taking (sth.) away from (a place) The removal of trash is on Tuesdays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elimination, extraction, dismissal; Antonyms: installation, addition
Etymology
From the verb 'remove' plus the suffix '-al', which forms nouns of action. Literally 'the act of removing'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'removal van' or 'moving truck', used to move furniture out of a house.