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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Carrillo said the management company has submitted an application to the county for carport debris removal. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025 Later, Ullyot released another statement related to the article’s removal. Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025 Users can choose from four different levels of the vocal removal tool, enabling them to fully retain the original singer’s vocals or completely remove them to suit more confident karaoke artists. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 However, in this instance, the White House did not involve themselves with any media removal. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 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

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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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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