1. the complete destruction or elimination of something

Examples

• The eradication of smallpox was one of medicine’s greatest achievements.
• Farmers are working toward the eradication of invasive weeds.
• The government launched a campaign for the eradication of poverty.
• Complete eradication of the disease will require global cooperation.
• The eradication of corruption remains a major challenge.
• Scientists hope for the eradication of malaria within the next decade.