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eliminate

Pronunciation: [ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪt]

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Learn how to use eliminate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “removal”

(verb) to completely get rid of something or to make it not exist anymore. When you eliminate something, you take it away so it can't be seen or done.

Example

The team worked hard to eliminate unnecessary costs from the project.

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They couldn't eliminate all the problems even after trying many solutions.

Example

What steps can we take to eliminate waste at school?

Context: “competition”

(verb) to remove someone from a game or competition. If a player is eliminated, it means they can no longer participate.

Example

She played really well and eliminated her opponent in the first round.

Example

He was not eliminated from the tournament after his first match.

Example

Who was eliminated from the contest last night?

How to pronounce eliminate

Pronunciation: [ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪt]

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