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eliminazione

/eliminaˈtsjone/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,133

Meaning

elimination, removal

  • the act of getting rid of or removing something
  • the knocking out of a competitor or team from a contest

In a sentence

L'eliminazione dei rifiuti pericolosi richiede procedure rigorose.

The disposal of hazardous waste requires strict procedures.

I tifosi sono rimasti delusi dopo l'eliminazione della squadra.

The fans were disappointed after the team's elimination.

Questa partita è a eliminazione diretta o c'è un ritorno?

Is this match a single knockout or is there a return leg?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
eliminazionefeminine · singular
eliminazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in sports to describe a knockout stage or a team's exit from a tournament.

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