disposal
English meaning: Disposal
Definition
An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.
Example
“The town introduced new rules for the disposal of household waste.”
Another example: “A car and driver were placed at the guests' disposal.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to formal; the act of getting rid of something ('waste disposal', 'bomb disposal'), or the phrase 'at one's disposal' meaning available for use. Also a kitchen appliance (US 'garbage disposal'). Common in admin, environmental and household contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'dispose' (Old French 'disposer', from Latin 'disponere', to arrange) plus '-al', from the 17th century.
Synonyms
- removal
- dumping
- discarding
- getting rid of
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
Common Collocations
- waste disposal
- at your disposal
- disposal of
- bomb disposal
- refuse disposal
Word Forms
dispose (v); disposes; disposed; disposing; disposal (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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