removal

noun

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

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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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Several cities and counties have demanded the removal of Flock cameras. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 The next step is demonstrating consistent color removal and fiber-quality retention at larger scale, with chemical consumption, wastewater quality and process control among the principal scale-up considerations. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Price and some people living at the encampment believe those protections could prevent the city from carrying out the latest removal effort. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Critics say its removal contradicts the program’s founding mission and longstanding curatorial principles. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for removal

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First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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removal

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

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removal

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