Meaning of the word removal in English

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removal

US /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

UK /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

the act of taking something away or off

Example:

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The removal of the old furniture made the room look bigger.

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He requested the removal of his name from the list.

Synonym:

elimination disposal withdrawal extraction clearing

the dismissal of someone from a job or position

Example:

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The company announced the removal of the CEO.

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His removal from office was due to misconduct.

Synonym:

dismissal expulsion ouster sacking firing

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