disposal — the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
Example Sentences
- My friend claims his stomach is a disposal unit for expired snacks.
- The company has a strict policy for the disposal of confidential documents.
- I have three hours at my disposal before the meeting starts.
disposal
NOUN[/dɪˈspoʊzəl/]
the action or process of throwing away or getting rid of something
After dinner, she takes the trash to the disposal bin outside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'disposer' meaning 'to arrange or settle', derived from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'pausare' (to place or put). The suffix '-al' converts it to a noun form.
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + pose (place, put) + -al (noun suffix) = disposal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend claims his stomach is a disposal unit for expired snacks.”
“The company has a strict policy for the disposal of confidential documents.”
“I have three hours at my disposal before the meeting starts.”
“The garbage disposal made scary monster sounds when I put potato peels in it.”
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