to eliminate / elimination

Eliminate is a more formal way of saying ‘get rid of’. So it’s used to talk about ending all kinds of problems. It’s often used with words like ‘risk’, ‘danger’ and social problems which people generally don’t want. If you want to say 'get rid of gradually', then you might also be able to use 'phase out'.

This government will do all it can to eliminate homelessness

Since the elimination of human error is impossible, it’s essential that all work must be subject to careful review.

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