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eliminated

 

[ ɪˈlɪməˌneɪtəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal, defeat

To eliminate means to completely remove or get rid of something. In a competitive context, it often refers to defeating an opponent, thereby removing them from the competition. It can also pertain to eradicating a problem, such as an issue or a mistake. Eliminating can occur in various scenarios, including sports, games, and decision-making processes.

Synonyms

dispose of, eradicate, exterminate, remove, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The team was eliminated from the tournament after losing the match.
  • The new policy aims to eliminate waste in the production process.
  • She eliminated all possibilities before making her final decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "eliminated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eliminado

🇮🇳 हटाया गया

🇩🇪 eliminieren

🇮🇩 dihilangkan

🇺🇦 усунений

🇵🇱 eliminowany

🇯🇵 排除された

🇫🇷 éliminé

🇪🇸 eliminado

🇹🇷 hariç tutulmuş

🇰🇷 제외된

🇸🇦 تم إزالته

🇨🇿 vyloučený

🇸🇰 eliminovaný

🇨🇳 被淘汰

🇸🇮 izključen

🇮🇸 útilokaður

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 ამოიღეს

🇦🇿 eliminə olunmuş

🇲🇽 eliminado

Etymology

The word 'eliminate' comes from the Latin word 'eliminare', which means 'to remove' or 'to exclude'. This Latin term is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'liminare' meaning 'to limit' or 'to confine', implying the act of limiting or removing something from a set. The use of the term in modern English can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it started to appear in various contexts, from mathematics to sports. It has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the eradication of problems or obstacles in various domains, such as business, science, and personal development.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,945, 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.