e ‧ lim ‧ i ‧ na ‧ tion AC /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃ ə n, ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ eliminate ; noun : ↑ elimination ]
1 . REMOVAL OF SOMETHING the removal or destruction of something ⇨ eradication
elimination of
the elimination of lead in petrol
2 . DEFEAT the defeat of a team or player in a competition, so that they may no longer take part
3 . KILLING the act of killing someone, especially to prevent them from causing trouble
elimination of
The killings are part of a campaign of elimination of the political opposition.
4 . BODY PROCESS technical the process of getting rid of substances that your body no longer needs
elimination of
the elimination of toxins from the body
⇨ process of elimination at ↑ process 1 (6)