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Definition of “elimination

elimination (ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃənPronunciation for elimination

Definitions

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

Usage examples

  • This is where I should be looking for him, not out there in the busy world of routines, and elimination , and forensics.
    Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
  • These top sportsmen intend to contribute to the elimination of the stigma which is still attached to the use of hearing instruments.
    Cycling Weekly (2004)
  • An elimination of SSIA exit tax for holders who choose the pension option could help such a process, Mr Feely believes.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • We worked out who was in and who was out by elimination.
    Sun, News of the World (2001)
  • After a period of total elimination , some people may never experience a return of their original symptoms.
    Sedgbeer, Sandra, The A-Z of Beauty Treatment (1994)

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