German VERB B2 Rank 12478

eliminieren

to eliminate

eliminieren – eliminierte – hat eliminiert

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eliminieren vs entfernen

to remove

In a mathematical problem, both verbs can refer to removing a variable. „Entfernen“ describes the result in general terms. „Eliminieren“ is the technical term for deliberately eliminating an unknown from a system of equations through calculation.

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eliminieren

Wir eliminieren die Variable y aus dem Gleichungssystem.

We eliminate the variable y from the system of equations.

entfernen

Wir entfernen die Variable y aus dem Gleichungssystem.

We remove the variable y from the system of equations.

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