disposal
noun
dis·pos·al
di-ˈspō-zəl 
1
: the power or authority to make use of as one chooses : the power or authority to dispose of something
The car was at my disposal.
2
: the act or process of disposing: such as
a
: orderly placement or distribution
the disposal of troops along the ridge
b
c
: the act or action of presenting or bestowing (see bestow sense 4) something
disposal of favors
the disposal of property
d
: systematic destruction
especially
: destruction or transformation of garbage
trash disposal
the disposal of nuclear waste
3
[garbage disposal unit]
: a device used to reduce waste matter (as by grinding)
putting food scraps down the disposal
Examples of disposal in a Sentence
the disposal of nuclear waste
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
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Despite all of the clout and capital at their disposal, the Russo brothers can think of nothing better to do than stick our faces in it.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
More than 90,000 metric tons of high-level waste awaits disposal, according to the Government Accountability Office.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the improper disposal of the toxic waste led to dozens of children being born with limb deformities.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Responsible disposal of smoking materials: Prudently discard cigarette butts and avoid flinging cigarettes or matches from a moving vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
More than 90,000 metric tons of high-level waste awaits disposal, according to the Government Accountability Office.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the improper disposal of the toxic waste led to dozens of children being born with limb deformities.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Responsible disposal of smoking materials: Prudently discard cigarette butts and avoid flinging cigarettes or matches from a moving vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disposal
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“Disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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disposal
noun
dis·pos·al
dis-ˈpō-zəl
1
: the right or power to use or control something : command
funds at our disposal
2
: an orderly arrangement
the disposal of troops for battle
3
: a getting rid of or putting out of the way
trash disposal
5
: the transfer of something to a new owner
a disposal of property
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