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eliminate

 

[ ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

reduce

To completely remove or get rid of something. It can refer to eliminating a problem, a threat, or a competitor.

Synonyms

erase, exterminate, remove.

Examples of usage

  • By implementing new safety measures, we can eliminate the risk of accidents.
  • The company decided to eliminate the outdated products from their inventory.
  • We must eliminate any obstacles that stand in the way of progress.
Context #2 | Verb

competition

To defeat or surpass someone or something in a competition or contest.

Synonyms

defeat, outdo, surpass.

Examples of usage

  • The team was able to eliminate their opponents and advance to the finals.
  • She trained hard to eliminate the reigning champion and claim the title.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

In a knockout tournament, the process of determining which teams or individuals will continue to the next round by winning matches and causing their opponents to be eliminated.

Synonyms

knockout stage, qualifying round.

Examples of usage

  • After a series of intense matches, only four teams remain after the elimination round.
  • The elimination round will determine the finalists for the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "eliminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eliminar

🇮🇳 समाप्त करना

🇩🇪 beseitigen

🇮🇩 menghilangkan

🇺🇦 усунути

🇵🇱 usunąć

🇯🇵 排除する (はいじょする)

🇫🇷 éliminer

🇪🇸 eliminar

🇹🇷 ortadan kaldırmak

🇰🇷 제거하다

🇸🇦 القضاء على

🇨🇿 odstranit

🇸🇰 odstrániť

🇨🇳 消除 (xiāo chú)

🇸🇮 odpraviti

🇮🇸 útrýma

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 გაწმენდვა

🇦🇿 aradan qaldırmaq

🇲🇽 eliminar

Etymology

The word 'eliminate' originated from the Latin word 'eliminare', which means 'to banish' or 'to expel'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of elimination has been crucial in various fields, from science to sports, as a way to remove obstacles or determine winners. The word has evolved to represent the act of getting rid of something completely or decisively.

See also: eliminating, elimination, eliminator.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,472, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.