Removal

/rɪˈmuːvəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the act of taking something away or off from the position occupied.
The removal of the old furniture made the room feel much larger.
the process of eliminating or getting rid of something.
The removal of harmful chemicals from the environment is crucial for public health.
a legal act of taking away someone's rights or property.
The removal of her parental rights was a difficult decision for the court.
a procedure or operation to eliminate or extract something.
He underwent a removal of his appendix last week.
the process of moving something from one place to another.
The removal of the heavy machinery required specialized equipment.

Etymology

Middle English: from the Latin word 'removalem', from 'removere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

removal of barriers:
The act of eliminating obstacles to progress.
removal service:
A professional service that helps in moving belongings from one place to another.
removal order:
A legal document commanding the removal of a person or object.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Kickout
They gave him the kickout after the incident.
Clear out
We need to clear out this junk soon.