Deletion

/dɪˈliːʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of removing or eliminating something.

The deletion of outdated files helped free up space on the computer.

The state of having been removed or eliminated.

The deletion of the chapter from the book altered its overall message.

A specific instance of removing text or information.

The editor suggested a deletion in the second paragraph for clarity.

From Latin 'deletio', from 'delere' meaning 'to destroy'.

delete key

A key on a computer keyboard that deletes characters.

data deletion

The process of erasing data from a storage device.

file deletion

The act of removing a file from a computer system.

remove

To take away or eliminate.

cancel

To declare null and void.

erase

To rub out or remove.

Ghosting

He just ghosted her after their last conversation, a total deletion of their relationship.

Clean slate

After the breakup, he wanted a clean slate and deleted all her photos from his phone.