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   E·lim·i·nate

   /əˈliməˌnāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. completely remove or get rid of (something): "a policy that would eliminate inflation" Similar removeget rid ofabolishput an end todo away withbanishendstopterminateeradicatedestroyannihilatestamp outobliteratewipe outextinguishquashfinish offinformal:give something the chopknock something on the head
   • ▪ exclude (someone or something) from consideration: "the police have eliminated Larry from their inquiries" Similar knock outbeatget rid ofrule outdisqualify
   • ▪ murder (a rival or political opponent): "security agents have started a campaign to eliminate some of the government's opponents"
   • ▪ exclude (a person or team) from further participation in a sporting competition following defeat or inadequate results: "the Bears were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round"
   • ▪ remove (a variable) from an equation, typically by substituting another that is shown by a different equation to be equivalent.
   • ▪ generate or remove (a simple substance) as a product in the course of a reaction involving larger molecules.
   • ▪ expel (waste matter) from the body.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘drive out’): from Latin eliminat- ‘turned out of doors’, from the verb eliminare, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + limen, limin- ‘threshold’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. eliminable adjective
   • 2. eliminatory adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Definitions of eliminate. verb. terminate, end, or take out. “Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics” “ eliminate my debts” synonyms: do away with, extinguish, get rid of. see more. verb. do away with. synonyms: obviate, rid of. see more. verb. dismiss from consideration or a contest.

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   Definition of eliminate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   eliminate somebody (formal) to kill someone, especially an enemy or opponent Most of the regime's left-wing opponents were eliminated. Definition of eliminate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to remove or get rid of, especially as being in some way undesirable: to eliminate risks; to eliminate hunger. to omit, especially as being unimportant or irrelevant; leave out: I have eliminated all statistical tables, which are of interest only to the specialist.

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   to remove something from something, or get rid of something: The doctor advised me to eliminate salt from my diet. eliminate verb [T] (DEFEAT) to defeat someone so that they cannot go any further in a competition: [ often passive ] She was eliminated after the first round of the tournament.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELIMINATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 1. verb. To eliminate something, especially something you do not want or need, means to remove it completely. [formal] The priority should be to eliminate child poverty. [VERB noun] Academic departments are being eliminated. [VERB noun] If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it from your diet. [VERB noun + from]

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   ELIMINATE meaning: 1 : to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) to get rid of (something); 2 : to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition often used as (be/get) eliminated.