plural removals
1
: the act of moving or taking something away from a place
We arranged for the removal of the old car.
The city is having problems with trash/waste/snow removal.
Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
2
: the act of making something go away so that it no longer exists
stain removal
the removal of doubt
3
: the act of forcing someone to leave a job
removal from office
The scandal resulted in the director's removal. [=dismissal]
4
British
: the act of moving furniture and other things from one house to another
Local removals [=(US) moves] can be done cheaply.
—often used before another nouna removal [=(US) moving] company
removal expenses
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/removal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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