removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Examples of removal in a Sentence

We arranged for the removal of the old car. The city is having problems with trash removal. Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
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Though assembly members pushed through the soldiers and voted to overturn the martial law decree, Yoon’s actions triggered mass protests, legal challenges, and ultimately, his removal through impeachment. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 Three out-of-government Trumpworld figures told the Washington Examiner that the Politico story, along with subsequent reporting on Pulte’s removal of watchdogs monitoring Fannie Mae last month, suggests a coordinated campaign to use Pulte as a shield for the president amid the mortgage drama. Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025 However, no details were shared as to why a removal was requested. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for removal

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of removal was in 1595

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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed

Legal Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

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