the act or process of completely removing or destroying something unwanted.
The government is working on the elimination of illegal dumping sites.
Strict hygiene practices led to the elimination of disease in the camp.
✦ From late Latin ēlīminātiōnem, from ēlīminō (“I force out, banish”), from e- + līmen (“threshold, doorsill”).
a stage of a competition in which some players or teams are removed until one winner remains.
The team advanced after winning their elimination match.
Single elimination tournaments make every game crucial.
a mathematical method for solving simultaneous equations by successively removing variables from them.
We used the method of elimination to solve the system of equations.
Gaussian elimination is efficient for large matrices.
the natural process by which the body expels waste materials.
Good elimination helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
Problems with elimination may indicate a medical issue.
