Deleting: meaning, definitions and examples

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deleting

 

[ dษชหˆliหtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eliminar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคŸเคพเคจเคพ (hatana)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lรถschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghapus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะฐะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usuwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰Š้™ค (sakujo)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supprimer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eliminar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ญ์ œ (sakje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฐู (hazf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ ้™ค (shฤnchรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉัˆั–ั€ัƒ (รถsiru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒจแƒšแƒ (ts'ashla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eliminar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,194, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.