eliminated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪtɪd/

Definition

Completely removed or destroyed; got rid of.

Examples

• All the dangerous chemicals were eliminated from the factory's waste.

• The new software eliminated the need for manual data entry.

• He was eliminated from the competition in the first round.

How to Use eliminated

eliminate from (prepositional phrase)

To remove someone or something from a competition or group. — "The defending champions were eliminated from the tournament by a lower-ranked team."

eliminate the need for (collocation)

To remove the requirement or necessity for something. — "This new technology will eliminate the need for paper records."

eliminate waste (collocation)

To remove or reduce unnecessary or inefficient use of resources. — "The company implemented new strategies to eliminate waste in its production process."

Synonyms of eliminated

Words with a similar meaning to eliminated:

• removed
• destroyed
• eradicated
• annihilated

Antonyms of eliminated

Words with the opposite meaning to eliminated:

• included
• retained
• introduced

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