elimination
//ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən//
Noun
eliminationSingular
eliminationsPlural
1
The act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone.
The elimination of waste from the production process saved the company money.
2
The defeat or exclusion of a competitor or team from a competition.
The team's elimination from the tournament was a disappointment to their fans.
3
The process of expelling waste matter from the body.
Proper elimination is essential for maintaining good health.
4
A mathematical or logical method of solving equations by systematically removing variables.
We used elimination to solve the system of equations.