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elimination

/ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does elimination mean?

noun, verb

The act of removing or getting rid of something, or the process of identifying the correct answer by eliminating incorrect options. The process of removing or getting rid of something, especially a person or a group, from a particular situation or position.

Example

"The detective used the process of elimination to figure out who had committed the crime."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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