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   Re·mov·al

   /rəˈmo͞ov(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted: "the removal of the brain tumor" Similar taking awaymovingcarrying awayshiftingtransfertransportingconfiscationwithdrawalabolitioneliminationdoing away withtaking awaydeletioneliminationerasingrubbing outerasureeffacingobliterationuprootingeradicationdestructionOpposite installationintroductionbringing in
   • ▪ the transfer of furniture and other contents when moving from one house to another: "removal men"
   • ▪ the dismissal of someone from a job or office: "opposition parties demanded his immediate removal from office" Similar dismissalevictionejectionexpulsionthrowing outoustingdislodgmentdisplacementpurgingunseatingdepositiondethronementdethroningousterinformal:sackingfiringdefenestrationOpposite appointment

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   The meaning of REMOVAL is the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed. How to use removal in a sentence.

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   noun. the act of removing or state of being removed. a change of residence. ( as modifier ) a removal company. dismissal from office. the forced displacement of a community for political or social reasons.

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   removal. [uncountable] the act of taking somebody/something away from a particular place. Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families.

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   The word removal is the noun version of the verb to remove. When you "re-move" a sofa, you move it again by getting rid of it. You've seen to its removal. Carpet removal is the specialty of companies that come and take your old rugs away.

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   Aug 12, 2024 · 1. a. : to change the location, position, station, or residence of. remove soldiers to the front. b. : to transfer (a legal proceeding) from one court to another. 2. : to move by lifting, pushing aside, or taking away or off. remove your hat. 3. : to dismiss from office. 4. : to get rid of : eliminate. remove a tumor surgically. intransitive verb.