Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Elimination has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of removing or getting rid of something
"The new cleaning crew focused on the elimination of all dust from the attic before moving in."
the bodily process of discharging waste matter
"The doctor advised him to increase his water intake to aid in normal elimination."
analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives
"The detective solved the case through elimination, methodically ruling out every suspect until only the true culprit remained."
the act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations
"To solve the system, she used elimination to remove the variable x from both equations."
the murder of a competitor
"The rival company accused the industry giant of elimination through a series of fraudulent lawsuits and smear campaigns."
The act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off.
"The body's natural elimination process helps remove waste products from the digestive tract."
In plain English: Elimination is getting rid of something completely so it no longer exists.
"The team is hoping for an upset victory in tonight's elimination game."
Usage: Use elimination to describe the process of removing something unwanted from a group during competitions or decision-making stages. Avoid confusing it with expulsion when referring specifically to biological waste removal unless emphasizing the systematic nature of the event.
The word elimination comes from the Latin ēliminātiō. It entered English through a direct borrowing that preserved its original sense of removal or expulsion.