elimination

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun the act of removing or getting rid of something
noun the bodily process of discharging waste matter
noun analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives

Borrowed from Latin ēliminātiō, from eliminate + -ion.

Elimination is a strong motivation. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
"Probably by elimination," he said morosely. — Plague Ship, Andre Norton
But the elimination of profit is accomplished without eliminating money. — A history of economic doctrines : $b from the time of the physiocrats to the present day, Charles Gide

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