elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən 

often attributive

: the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as

a

: the act of discharging or excreting waste products from the body

b

: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule

ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol

compare addition sense 4

Examples of elimination in a Sentence

the elimination of waste products from the body

Recent Examples on the Web

After a season defined by miraculous wins, the No. 6 Bruins came up at least one comeback short, losing 3-1 in a Women’s College World Series elimination game to No. 8 Stanford on Sunday at Devon Park. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024

Sunday night’s elimination game at Devon Park turned out to be a showcase for Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady, who pitched a complete game three-hitter in a 3-1 win that sent the Cardinal to the semifinals. —Tim Willert, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024

Despite needing to win three straight elimination games, the Bruins looked calmer than a lagoon. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 1 June 2024

Nicholls State will square off with Tulane at 1 p.m. in an elimination game. —Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elimination

• process of elimination

Kids Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of eliminating or emptying: as

a

: the act of excreting or emptying waste products from the body

b

: the act or process of excluding from a match, game, or contest the losers of any round or heat

Medical Definition

elimination

noun

elim·​i·​na·​tion i-ˌlim-ə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body

2

eliminations plural : bodily discharges including urine, feces, and vomit

3

: the removal from a molecule of the constituents of a simpler molecule

ethylene is formed by the elimination of water from ethanol