elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən 
often attributive
: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as
a
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body
b
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
compare addition sense 4
Examples of elimination in a Sentence
the elimination of waste products from the body
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The pressure was on both teams, as losses in the opening round meant Saturday’s game was an elimination contest in the double-elimination tournament.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Considered the quarterfinals, this round is single elimination and takes place in NBA markets from Dec. 9-10.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
While Faith and Kim haven’t confirmed their relationship status after their elimination on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, both both shared their interest in continuing their relationship off-camera in their exit interviews.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
The winning man will hand out the first rose and is immune from elimination, which will be determined by a group vote at the end of the week.
—EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Considered the quarterfinals, this round is single elimination and takes place in NBA markets from Dec. 9-10.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
While Faith and Kim haven’t confirmed their relationship status after their elimination on Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, both both shared their interest in continuing their relationship off-camera in their exit interviews.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
The winning man will hand out the first rose and is immune from elimination, which will be determined by a group vote at the end of the week.
—EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elimination
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“Elimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elimination. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of eliminating or emptying: as
a
: the act of excreting or emptying waste products from the body
b
: the act or process of excluding from a match, game, or contest the losers of any round or heat
Medical Definition
elimination
noun
elim·i·na·tion
i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body
2
eliminations plural
: bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit
3
: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule
ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol
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