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dis·pos·al

disposal

pronunciation:
dih spo zl
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a giving away or a getting rid of something.
The manufacturer violated regulations on waste disposal.disposal of an estatedisposal of garbage
synonyms:
disposition
similar words:
discarding, dispensation, distribution, dumping, elimination, rejection, removal, remove, settlement, transfer
definition 2: authority to control or direct someone or something.
We are at your disposal.
synonyms:
command, control, discretion, disposition
similar words:
direction, management, power
definition 3: an arrangement or placement; disposition.
synonyms:
arrangement, disposition, organization, placement
similar words:
array, distribution, grouping, layout, ordering
definition 4: a device for grinding and flushing cooking wastes.
a garbage disposal
similar words:
grinder