Meaning & use
eradication
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The complete destruction or removal of something, especially something harmful.
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The eradication of smallpox is considered one of medicine's greatest achievements.
The program aims at the eradication of illiteracy within a decade.
A note on using this word
Most often used for diseases, pests, or social problems that are being completely wiped out, not just reduced.
Words with a similar meaning
eliminationextermination
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