removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Synonyms

• discarding
• disposal
• disposition
• dumping
• jettison
• junking
• riddance
• scrapping
• throwing away

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Though cancer is traditionally treated through chemotherapy, radiology or surgical removal, newer biologic medicine offers a more precise approach, such as targeting the cancer cells through the body’s immune system. —Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Its closure would alienate Tehran further In another blow to the bill's prospects, the Senate parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, has ordered the removal of some key elements in the bill. —Erin Doherty, CNBC, 24 June 2025

Murphy, appointed by former President Joe Biden, did not categorically ban third-country removals. —Dan Gooding gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

Check out my top picks for data removal services here. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Rhymes for removal

• approval
• disapproval
• reapproval

Kids Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: 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