Definitions

1. verb

to get rid of something, especially a problem or a person

“The company will have to eliminate the outdated machinery to increase efficiency.”

2. verb

to remove a person or thing from consideration, competition, or a particular place

“The contestants were eliminated from the competition one by one.”

3. verb

to make something impossible or impossible to do

“The rain will eliminate the possibility of playing tennis outdoors today.”

4. noun

the act of getting rid of something, especially a problem or a person

“The elimination of the disease was a major breakthrough in medicine.”

5. noun

the act of removing a person or thing from consideration, competition, or a particular place

“The elimination round in the tournament was the most intense part of the competition.”

6. noun

a round or stage of eliminating contestants or competitors

“The elimination process for the job position was very competitive.”