eliminating
Pronunciation: [ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ]
Word
Context: “removal”
(verb) to remove something completely or make it no longer exist. It’s like when you throw away trash so that it’s not in your room anymore.
Example
She is eliminating unnecessary items from her closet to make more space.
Example
He is not eliminating his bad habits, which is making it hard for him to improve.
Example
What steps are you taking to eliminate distractions while studying?
Context: “competition”
(verb) to remove someone or something from a competition or group. It’s like being out of a game, where you can’t play anymore because you didn’t score enough points.
Example
The team is eliminating its opponents one by one in the tournament.
Example
They were not able to eliminate any teams last year due to many losses.
Example
How can we eliminate the tough competition in this contest?
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