Deletion
/dɪˈliːʃən/
Definitions
The act of deleting or removing something; the state of being deleted.
/dɪˈliːʃən/
The act of removing or erasing something.
The editor recommended the deletion of several paragraphs.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're cleaning up your room and throwing away things you don't need. Deletion is like getting rid of something, whether it's a word in a sentence, a file on a computer, or even a gene in your DNA! Like removing a mistake from a test!
👶 For kids: Taking something away, like when you erase a mistake or throw away trash.
More Examples
Data deletion is a critical security measure.
A genetic deletion can lead to serious health problems.
How It's Used
"The program performs file deletion efficiently."
"The editor made several deletions to shorten the text."
"A gene deletion can cause genetic disorders."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
delete key
The key on a computer keyboard used to remove text, files, etc.
"Press the delete key to remove the selected text."
the point of deletion
The exact moment or place where something is removed or erased.
"The program records the point of deletion of files on the drive."
From Late Latin *delētio* (“a removing, erasing”), from *dēlētus*, perfect passive participle of *dēlēre* (“to erase, blot out”).
The word 'deletion' has been used since the 17th century to refer to the action of removing or erasing.
Memory tip
Think of deleting files on your computer - it's a DELETION.
Word Origin
"to erase, blot out"