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Definition of removal

removal

/rɪˈmuːvəl/
re · mov · al
Adverb:removably
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Plural:removals
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Adjective:removable
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1

The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted, or moving something from one place to another.

Example

"The careful removal of the old paint revealed the original oak grain underneath."

2

The dismissal of someone from a job, office, or position of authority.

Example

"The committee voted in favor of his immediate removal from the board of directors."

3

British The transfer of furniture and household effects when moving from one home or office to another (often used in the plural).

Example

"They hired a local removals company to transport their furniture to the new flat."

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• Rhymes for removal

• Nearby Words

remotivate
remount
removable
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removalist
remove
removed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'remove' plus the suffix '-al', with 'remove' deriving via Old French from the Latin 'removere', meaning 'to move back or take away'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Removal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/removal
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