Origin: Latin suffix -al
Removal has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
dismissal from office
"The scandal led to his swift removal from office before he could finish his term."
The process of moving, or the fact of being removed.
"The removal of the old cabinet made space for a much larger dining table."
In plain English: Removal is the act of taking something away from a place.
"The removal of the old fence allowed them to plant new flowers in the garden."
Usage: Removal refers to the act of taking something away from its current location rather than simply displacing it temporarily. Use this noun when describing permanent transfers, such as furniture removal during a move, instead of synonyms like relocation which can imply changing residence without specifying what is moving.
The word removal comes from combining the verb remove with the suffix -al to form a noun. It entered English as a straightforward way to describe the act of taking something away.