disposal

B2
US /dɪsˈpoʊ.zəl/ UK /dɪsˈpəʊ.zəl/
noun Freq #6837

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the power to use something or someone

    I used all the resources at my disposal to make it right.

  2. 2
    noun

    A disposition; an arrangement, categorization, or classification of things.

    at your disposal

  3. 3
    noun

    The act or an instance of disposing of or getting rid of something.

    Lewy Taylor was quiet against the Swans with just seven disposals but hit the mark with a couple of kicks inside 50 during the crucial last quarter.

  4. 4
    noun

    A garbage disposal

    2 bedroom apt nicely done. Dishwasher, disposal and many closets. Heat incl $290 mo + security.

  5. 5
    noun

    the act or means of getting rid of something

  6. 6
    noun

    a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

  7. 7
    noun

    a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage

  8. 8
    noun

    The power to use something or someone.

Etymology

From dispose + -al.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 noun · the act or an instance of... consignment
5 noun · the act or means of getting... disposition
6 noun · a method of tending to or... administration
7 noun · a kitchen appliance for... electric piggarbage disposal
Word family
Derived forms nondisposalpredisposal
Related forms disposition

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