removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Examples of removal in a Sentence

We arranged for the removal of the old car. The city is having problems with trash removal. Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
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Trump undid Obama’s deportation priorities, broadening the pool of immigrants who could be targeted for removal and giving more power to immigration enforcement officers to make those judgments, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 Pull invasive plants Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is partnering with the Nature Conservancy Nov. 14 for invasive species removal at the Logan Springs Preserve in the Logan community of southern Benton County. Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Researchers said, however, there are potential solutions, including: Providing guidelines around what constitutes appropriate vs. inappropriate reasons for content removal. Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024 The comedian also showed off the results of his tattoo removal process during his Saturday appearance. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for removal 

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of removal was in 1595

Cite this Entry

“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl How to pronounce removal (audio)
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed

Legal Definition

removal

noun
re·​mov·​al
: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

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