Eliminating: meaning, definitions and examples

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eliminating

 

[ ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reduce

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

Synonyms

annihilate, erase, exterminate, remove

Examples of usage

  • By eliminating unnecessary expenses, we were able to increase our profits.
  • The new security measures aim at eliminating any potential risks.
  • She was determined to eliminate any competition in the upcoming election.
Context #2 | Verb

sports

To knock a team or player out of a tournament or competition by defeating them.

Synonyms

defeat, knock out, oust

Examples of usage

  • The underdog team surprised everyone by eliminating the reigning champions.
  • Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "eliminating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eliminando

🇮🇳 समाप्त करना

🇩🇪 beseitigen

🇮🇩 menghilangkan

🇺🇦 усунення

🇵🇱 eliminowanie

🇯🇵 排除する

🇫🇷 éliminer

🇪🇸 eliminando

🇹🇷 eleme

🇰🇷 제거

🇸🇦 القضاء

🇨🇿 eliminace

🇸🇰 eliminácia

🇨🇳 消除

🇸🇮 odpravljanje

🇮🇸 útrýming

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 გაუქმება

🇦🇿 aradan qaldırma

🇲🇽 eliminando

Etymology

The word 'eliminate' comes from the Latin word 'eliminare', which means 'to banish' or 'to abolish'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of elimination has been important in various fields such as science, sports, and business, where the goal is to remove something unwanted or unnecessary.

See also: eliminate, elimination, eliminator.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,435 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.