eliminate

verb B2

Meaning

To eliminate means to completely remove or get rid of something, often referring to problems, obstacles, or unwanted elements.
💡 A common mistake is using "eliminate" when "reduce" is more appropriate; "eliminate" implies complete removal.

Example Sentences

How can we eliminate mistakes in this project ?
The company aims to eliminate all errors in the final report .
We need to eliminate all mistakes before the final test .
We need to eliminate errors before submitting the final report .

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