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elimination process
[ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən ˈprɑːsɛs]
noun
pl: elimination processes
processo de eliminação
1.
A method of solving a problem or finding an answer by systematically removing possibilities until only the correct one remains
By using the elimination process, we narrowed down the suspects to just one.
Usando o processo de eliminação, reduzimos os suspeitos a apenas um.
2.
In mathematics, a technique for solving systems of equations by removing variables
The elimination process is useful for solving linear equations.
O processo de eliminação é útil para resolver equações lineares.
3.
A competitive method where participants are progressively removed until a winner remains
The tournament uses an elimination process to determine the champion.
O torneio usa um processo de eliminação para determinar o campeão.
Synonyms
method of elimination
elimination strategy
process of elimination
systematic elimination
Antonyms
inclusion
accumulation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
processo de eliminação
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
processo de eliminação
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
método de eliminação
Alternative form commonly used in academic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
by process of elimination
elimination round
single elimination
double elimination
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