Meaning of the word "process of elimination" in English

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process of elimination

US /ˈprɑː.ses əv ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˈprɑː.ses əv ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Phrase

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a method of finding the correct answer by eliminating all other possible answers

Example:
I used the process of elimination to solve the multiple-choice question.
Finding the culprit was a long process of elimination.
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