Meaning & Definition of word "Delete"

Delete

/dɪˈliːt/

1. To remove or erase something, especially written or printed material, from a document or medium.
- Example: I need to delete some files to free up space on my computer.
2. To remove a person or an entity from a list, database, or record.
- Example: She decided to delete his contact information from her phone.
3. To eliminate or disregard something from consideration or action.
- Example: He asked me to delete that suggestion from our meeting agenda.
4. In computing, to remove data or information from a computer system.
- Example: Make sure you want to delete those files before you proceed.
5. To cancel an action in a program (e.g., deleting text).
- Example: You can delete the last word you typed by pressing the backspace key.

Late Latin 'deletus', past participle of 'delere', meaning to destroy.

delete account:

To remove an online account from a service.

delete file:

To remove a file from a computer or storage device.

delete history:

To remove the record of past activities, usually in a web browser.

removal:

The act of taking something away.

erasure:

The process of removing or making something erased.

obliteration:

Complete destruction or removal.

Meaning: Ghosting (to suddenly cut off communication without explanation).

Example Sentence: He just ghosted her and deleted her number.

Meaning: To drop someone or something from consideration.

Example Sentence: I'm going to delete that idea from my mind.