Removal: meaning, definitions and examples

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removal

 

[ rɪˈmuːvəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste management

The act of getting rid of something or someone, or the act of being removed.

Synonyms

clearance, disposal, elimination

Examples of usage

  • Proper removal of waste is essential for environmental protection.
  • The removal of the old furniture was necessary before the renovation could begin.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The process of uninstalling or deleting something from a computer, device, or system.

Synonyms

deletion, purge, uninstallation

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to back up your files before software removal.
  • The removal of unnecessary programs can improve the performance of your device.
Context #3 | Noun

medicine

The surgical procedure to eliminate something from the body, such as a tumor or an organ.

Synonyms

excision, extirpation, resection

Examples of usage

  • The patient underwent the removal of the cancerous growth.
  • Appendix removal is a common surgical procedure.

Translations

Translations of the word "removal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remoção

🇮🇳 हटाना

🇩🇪 Entfernung

🇮🇩 penghapusan

🇺🇦 видалення

🇵🇱 usunięcie

🇯🇵 除去 (じょきょ)

🇫🇷 retrait

🇪🇸 eliminación

🇹🇷 çıkarma

🇰🇷 제거 (제거)

🇸🇦 إزالة

🇨🇿 odstranění

🇸🇰 odstránenie

🇨🇳 删除 (shānchú)

🇸🇮 odstranitev

🇮🇸 fjarlæging

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 ამოღება

🇦🇿 çıxarılma

🇲🇽 eliminación

Etymology

The word 'removal' originated from the verb 'remove', which comes from the Latin word 'removere', meaning 'move back'. The concept of removal has been essential throughout history, from clearing land for agriculture to modern waste management practices and technological advancements in deletion processes. The term has evolved to encompass various fields, reflecting the importance of eliminating or uninstalling objects, entities, or substances from different contexts.

See also: irremovable, removable, removed, remover, removing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,925, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.