Usage Note
Eksterminasyon refers to the complete destruction or killing of a group — whether pests, animals, or in historical and political contexts, people. The word appears in pest-control services and in serious human-rights discussions about historical atrocities.
Examples
" Ekstensibo ang sakop ng pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The scope of the study is extensive.
Literal Translation
Extensive the scope of study.
" Inutusan ang koponan para sa eksterminasyon ng mga daga sa bodega. "
Natural Translation
The team was ordered to carry out the extermination of rats in the warehouse.
Literal Translation
Ordered the team for the extermination of-the rats in-the warehouse.
" Bago nila inilabas ang ulat, nagsagawa sila ng ekstensibong pananaliksik na tumagal ng halos tatlong taon sa iba't ibang rehiyon. "
Natural Translation
Before they released the report, they conducted extensive research that lasted almost three years across various regions.
Literal Translation
Before they released the report, conducted they of extensive research that lasted of almost three years in various regions.
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