removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Synonyms

• discarding
• disposal
• disposition
• dumping
• jettison
• junking
• riddance
• scrapping
• throwing away

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Meanwhile, as of a few days ago, more than 250 people had signed a petition demanding the removal of the fences. —Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Kids Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: 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