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
Synonyms
Examples of disposal in a Sentence
the disposal of nuclear waste
trash disposal is on Wednesday in our neighborhood
Recent Examples on the Web
In 2022, metallic mining released 1.43 billion pounds of toxic chemicals, accounting for 44% of all releases, primarily via on-site waste disposal.
—
Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Such a job would normally fall to sappers, but Perun had at his disposal an electric land drone with all-terrain tires and a rocket launcher, as well as an F.P.V. controller and goggles.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Observers must record their experiences with any means at their disposal on the day of the eclipse to share with the project, entering the information in a special format.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
In addition to company headquarters in Stanley, the Johnny Rowlands Driving School now has locations as far away as Topeka (and one in Lee’s Summit.) with a fleet of more than 20 Toyota Camrys at its disposal.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The biggest players have at their disposal a staggering array of material resources and mammoth capacity to produce goods, many of which are created by methods and available in quantities that are not especially distinct from other types of consumer goods.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
Those who decide to kickstart a commercial activity like an B&B or artisan boutique in the ancient district are exempt from paying taxes on waste disposal, advertisement and public space use for 10 years and granted tax credits for restructuring costs.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Epstein also had the 50-round draft at his disposal, not the downsized 20-round draft Stearns will oversee.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The growth of industries like oil, natural gas, and waste disposal is contributing to critical issues such as global warming and deforestation.
—Kyle Russel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Such a job would normally fall to sappers, but Perun had at his disposal an electric land drone with all-terrain tires and a rocket launcher, as well as an F.P.V. controller and goggles.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Observers must record their experiences with any means at their disposal on the day of the eclipse to share with the project, entering the information in a special format.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024
In addition to company headquarters in Stanley, the Johnny Rowlands Driving School now has locations as far away as Topeka (and one in Lee’s Summit.) with a fleet of more than 20 Toyota Camrys at its disposal.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The biggest players have at their disposal a staggering array of material resources and mammoth capacity to produce goods, many of which are created by methods and available in quantities that are not especially distinct from other types of consumer goods.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
Those who decide to kickstart a commercial activity like an B&B or artisan boutique in the ancient district are exempt from paying taxes on waste disposal, advertisement and public space use for 10 years and granted tax credits for restructuring costs.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Epstein also had the 50-round draft at his disposal, not the downsized 20-round draft Stearns will oversee.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The growth of industries like oil, natural gas, and waste disposal is contributing to critical issues such as global warming and deforestation.
—Kyle Russel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
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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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