elimination
Translation
elimination, removal, eradication
Examples
The elimination of waste is a priority.
The elimination of waste is a priority.
Their elimination from the contest was a surprise.
Their elimination from the contest was a surprise.
Grammar Patterns
the elimination of ((sth.)) the removal of (sth.) The elimination of poverty is a global goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, eradication, exclusion; Antonyms: inclusion, addition
Etymology
From the verb 'eliminate' plus the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'eliminate'. Remember that '-ation' often signifies the act of doing something.