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removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl
Synonyms
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
If a tree qualifies for a full removal, Evergy first must get permission from the landowner before taking it down.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Lightroom includes some Photoshop-like tools: AI object removal and masking auto-selection for people, things, and backgrounds.
—PCMAG, 31 May 2024
The debate over what to do with the place dates back to not long after Douglas died, with neighbors divided on restoration or removal.
—Claire Grunewald, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
When the Green Valley infestation struck, the only option was tree removal.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1595, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing removal
Dictionary Entries Near removal
Cite this Entry
“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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
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Britannica English: Translation of removal for Arabic Speakers
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