Meaning of the word eliminate in English

What does eliminate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eliminate

US /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/
UK /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
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Verb

1.

completely remove or get rid of (something)

Example:
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The company aims to eliminate waste from its production process.
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We need to eliminate all possible errors before launching the software.
2.

exclude (someone or something) from consideration or further participation

Example:
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The team was eliminated from the competition in the first round.
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The detective managed to eliminate several suspects from his list.