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disposal

 

[ dɪˈspəʊzəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste management

The action or process of getting rid of something; the process of throwing away or destroying something.

Synonyms

disposition, elimination, removal

Examples of usage

  • Household waste disposal is a major environmental issue.
  • The proper disposal of hazardous materials is crucial for public safety.
  • We need to improve our methods of waste disposal to protect the environment.
Context #2 | Noun

availability for use

The act of getting rid of something or giving it away; the act of making something available for use.

Synonyms

allocation, distribution, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The disposal of company assets is a complex process.
  • He made the land available for disposal to the local community.
  • I no longer have any disposal of my old furniture.
Context #3 | Noun

control over someone

The power to make decisions about someone or something; the authority to decide what should happen to someone or something.

Synonyms

authority, control, dominion

Examples of usage

  • He has complete disposal over the company's finances.
  • The dictator has disposal over the lives of his citizens.
  • The government has disposal over the use of public funds.

Translations

Translations of the word "disposal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eliminação

🇮🇳 निपटान

🇩🇪 Entsorgung

🇮🇩 pembuangan

🇺🇦 утилізація

🇵🇱 utylizacja

🇯🇵 処分 (しょぶん)

🇫🇷 élimination

🇪🇸 eliminación

🇹🇷 bertaraf

🇰🇷 처리 (처리)

🇸🇦 التخلص

🇨🇿 likvidace

🇸🇰 likvidácia

🇨🇳 处置 (chǔzhì)

🇸🇮 odstranitev

🇮🇸 förgun

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 გადაყრა

🇦🇿 atılma

🇲🇽 eliminación

Etymology

The word 'disposal' originates from the Old French word 'desposaille', which means 'arrangement'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of 'ordering' or 'arrangement'. Over time, it evolved to include the meaning of 'getting rid of something' or 'making something available for use'. The term has been used in various contexts, from waste management to decision-making authority.

See also: disposability, disposable, disposableness, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, indisposition, predisposition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,866, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.