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removing

v. · n.
US //ɹiˈmuvɪŋ// UK //ɹɪmˈuːvɪŋ// re·mov·ing
  1. 1 taking something away (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    the action of taking something off or away from a place.

    the present participle of 'remove', describing the ongoing action of taking something away or displacing an object.

    Example

    He is removing the old wallpaper before he starts painting the room.

    Example

    The surgeon spent several hours carefully removing the damaged tissue to ensure a full recovery for the patient.

    Usage

    As a participle, it often follows a helping verb to show a continuous action.
  2. 2 the process of removal (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act or process of taking something away.

    the gerund form of 'remove', functioning as a noun to describe the act or process of extraction.

    Example

    The removing of the old bridge took several weeks of hard work.

    Example

    The systematic removing of trade barriers has led to a significant increase in international commerce over the last decade.

    Usage

    Often used with 'the' and 'of' when functioning as a formal noun.

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