elimination

Definitions

The complete removal or destruction of something.

The process of excluding or rejecting candidates or possibilities until only one remains.

The bodily process of discharging or excreting waste products.

Examples

The process of elimination helped the detective identify the only possible suspect.

Regular exercise is essential for the effective elimination of toxins from the body.

The team was knocked out of the tournament following their elimination in the semi-finals.

Synonyms

removal exclusion eradication expulsion deletion dismissal liquidation

Antonyms

inclusion retention addition acceptance preservation introduction incorporation