JMdict entry #1448570

1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb weeding out; elimination (e.g. of unneeded employees); culling; selection
2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb biology selection
   see: 自然淘汰