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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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