removal

noun
UK: /rɪˈmuː.vəl/
US: /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

  1. The act of taking something away or off from a place.

    1. The removal of the old furniture was quick.
    2. After the removal of the tumor, the patient recovered well.

  2. The process of eliminating or getting rid of something unwanted.

    1. I need the removal of this stain from my shirt.
    2. The city planned the removal of graffiti from downtown buildings.

  3. Dismissal from a job or position.

    1. His removal from office shocked everyone.
    2. The company announced the removal of the CEO due to misconduct.

Synonyms

elimination expulsion dismissal displacement extraction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "removal" in English means: The act of taking something away or off from a place., The process of eliminating or getting rid of something unwanted., Dismissal from a job or position..

The phonetic transcription of "removal" is /rɪˈmuː.vəl/ in British English and /rɪˈmuː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "removal": elimination, expulsion, dismissal, displacement, extraction.

Example usage of "removal": "The removal of the old furniture was quick.". More examples on the page.