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ri-MOOVL/rɪˈmuːvl/

Removal is the act of taking something or someone away; in British English also a house move: removal of a wedge, a removal van. Remove (already in the dictionary) is the verb. A styling note is not a fire-door log.

Meaning

The act of taking something or someone away; also (UK) a house move.

Examples

• “Removal of the wedge from the fire door is a log, not a styling note.”
• “Remove is already in this course. Extraction is medical/technical. Styling is design. An exit must open. Pull the wedge; write the time.”

Good to know

Taking away (or a house move). Verb: remove (already in the dictionary). Styling ≠ a clear exit.

Near in meaning

extraction

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