elimination

/ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˌli-mə-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)

elimination — noun

1. The act of making something unwanted or unnecessary disappear completely from a

1.名詞B2
釋義

The act of making something unwanted or unnecessary disappear completely from a particular place, system, or situation.

例句

The city's new water filters ensure the elimination of harmful bacteria from the drinking supply.

the elimination of [something] from [somewhere]

Dr. Talia's research focuses on the elimination of single-use plastics in hospital operating rooms.

同義詞
  • removal

    more general; does not always imply complete disappearance

  • eradication

    stronger; suggests wiping out entirely, often used for diseases or pests

  • deletion

    limited to digital or written content

反義詞

文法句型

elimination of something

the elimination of something from something

用法筆記

Often followed by 'of' to specify what is being removed, and optionally 'from' to indicate the location or domain.

常見錯誤

❌The elimination of the problem was done by the team.
✅The team eliminated the problem.
💡Use the verb form when possible; 'elimination' as a noun can make the sentence unnecessarily wordy.
❌They are working on elimination poverty.
✅They are working on the elimination of poverty.
💡'Elimination' requires 'of' before the thing being removed.

2. A logical method of finding the correct answer or solution by rejecting all unli

2.名詞B2
釋義

A logical method of finding the correct answer or solution by rejecting all unlikely or incorrect possibilities one after another until only the right one remains.

例句

By process of elimination, Devika deduced that the missing passport must be in her suitcase.

By process of elimination + logical deduction

Unable to find the fault, the mechanic used process of elimination to check each component.

used process of elimination to + action

同義詞
  • deduction

    broader; does not require ruling out alternatives step by step

  • reasoning

    more general; any logical thought process

  • filtering

    informal; suggests sifting through options

反義詞
  • guesswork

    relying on luck rather than logical elimination

文法句型

by process of elimination

through process of elimination

the process of elimination

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed phrases 'process of elimination' or 'by/through process of elimination.' Commonly used in reasoning, puzzle-solving, detective work, medical diagnosis, and troubleshooting contexts. The article 'the' is optional in the phrase: 'by process of elimination' and 'by the process of elimination' are both acceptable.

常見錯誤

❌I used the elimination process to find the answer.
✅I used process of elimination to find the answer.
💡The fixed phrase is 'process of elimination,' not 'elimination process.'
❌By elimination process, we found the cause.
✅By process of elimination, we found the cause.
💡The full fixed phrase must be used.

3. The removal of a player or team from a competition after they have lost a match

3.名詞B2
釋義

The removal of a player or team from a competition after they have lost a match or failed to meet the required standard to proceed.

例句

Minh's early elimination from the tennis tournament left his coaches and supporters stunned.

early elimination from [competition]

The team faced elimination after losing three matches in a row during the group stage.

face elimination after + result

同義詞
  • defeat

    focuses on the loss itself, not the removal from the competition

  • exit

    neutral; can be voluntary or involuntary

  • expulsion

    stronger and more formal; implies being forced out for a rule violation

反義詞

文法句型

elimination from [competition]

face elimination

suffer elimination

用法筆記

Frequently used in sports, game shows, and other competitive contexts. Often paired with 'from' to indicate which competition the player or team has left. Common adjectives include 'early,' 'shock,' 'surprise,' and 'narrow.'

常見錯誤

❌The team's elimination of the match disappointed fans.
✅The team's elimination from the tournament disappointed fans.
💡Use 'elimination from,' not 'elimination of,' in competition contexts.
❌The player eliminated in the first round.' (ambiguous)
✅The player suffered elimination in the first round.
💡Avoid using 'eliminated' ambiguously without context when the noun form is clearer.