removal
rɪˈmuːvəl
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Definition of removal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
getting ridact of taking something away
  • The removal of the old tree was necessary.
elimination extraction
2.
employmentdismissal from a job or position
  • His removal from the board was unexpected..
dismissal sacking
3.
societyTECH.forced displacement of a communityTECH.
  • The removal of the villagers caused an uproar.
banishment eviction
4.
traditionTECH.UKevening funeral ritual in IrelandTECH.UK
  • The removal was attended by many family members.
vigil wake
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Expressions with removal

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process of taking unwanted body hair off the skin
She booked a hair removal appointment before the summer holiday.
business that helps people move their belongings from one place to another
They hired a removal company to transport their furniture to the new house..
company moving possessions between locations
We hired a removal firm for our office move.
enclosed vehicle for moving house belongings
The removal van arrived early to load our furniture.
act of taking away for a short time
The temporary removal of the statue was necessary for repairs.
process of collecting and taking away trash or unwanted materials
The city scheduled extra waste removal after the festival weekend.

Origin of removal

Latin, removere (to move back)

Terms with removal included in their meaning

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digv.
earth removal
remove something from the ground
offadv.
removal
so as to remove or separate
offprep.
removal
indicating removal or detachment
lint removal
brush for removing lint from clothes
removal
remove something by pulling
hair removal
remove hair from the body using a razor
hair removal
instance of removing hair with a razor
removal
remove something from a wall or surface

Examples of removal in a sentence

  • They scheduled the removal of the outdated equipment.
  • The removal of the CEO shocked everyone.
  • Her removal from the team was controversial.
  • The removal of indigenous people is a historical tragedy.
  • Activists protested against the removal of the community.
  • The removal was a solemn occasion for the community.

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  1. French:retrait, renvoi, ...
  2. German:Entfernung, Entlassung, ...
  3. Italian:rimozione, licenziamento, ...
  4. Spanish:eliminación, destitución, ...
  5. Portuguese:remoção, dispensa, ...
  6. Chinese:去除, 免职, ...
  7. Japanese:撤去, 解任, ...
  8. Arabic:إزالة, إِقالة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲסָרָה, הֲדָחָה, ...
  10. Russian:удаление, увольнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:видалення, звільнення, ...
  12. Hindi:हटाना, पदच्युति, ...
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