Deleting: meaning, definitions and examples

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deleting

[ dɪˈliːtɪŋ ]

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file

To remove or erase data or information from a computer file or system.

Synonyms

clear, erase, remove

Examples of usage

I accidentally deleted the important document from my computer.
Make sure you back up your files before deleting anything.

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social media

To remove a post or message from a social media platform.

Synonyms

erase, remove, take down

Examples of usage

I decided to delete my controversial post to avoid any further arguments.
She deleted the comment after realizing it was inappropriate.

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computer science

The act of removing data or information from a computer file or system.

Synonyms

clearing, erasure, removal

Examples of usage

The deletion of unnecessary files helped improve the performance of the computer system.
The software allows for easy deletion of unwanted items.

Translations

Translations of the word "deleting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eliminar

apagar
deletar

🇮🇳 हटाना (hatana)

🇩🇪 löschen

🇮🇩 menghapus

🇺🇦 видалення

стирання
знищення

🇵🇱 usuwanie

🇯🇵 削除 (sakujo)

🇫🇷 supprimer

🇪🇸 eliminar

🇹🇷 silme

🇰🇷 삭제 (sakje)

🇸🇦 حذف (hazf)

🇨🇿 mazání

🇸🇰 mazanie

🇨🇳 删除 (shānchú)

🇸🇮 brisanje

🇮🇸 eyða

🇰🇿 өшіру (ösiru)

🇬🇪 წაშლა (ts'ashla)

🇦🇿 silmək

🇲🇽 eliminar

Word origin

The word 'delete' originated from the Latin word 'deletere', meaning 'destroy'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century with the sense of 'destroy, erase'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the idea of removing or erasing data or information, especially in the context of computers and digital technology.

See also: delete, deleter, deleterious, deletion.