Eliminating: meaning, definitions and examples
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eliminating
[ ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ ]
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.
sports
To knock a team or player out of a tournament or competition by defeating them.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.