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Meaning of deletion
The act of removing or eliminating something
Etymology of deletion
The word "deletion" comes from the Latin "deletio", which is derived from "delere", meaning "to delete" or "to remove"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or eliminating something
Synonyms
removal
elimination
erasure
excision
cutting
omission
exclusion
expulsion
ejection
dismissal
abolition
annulment
cancellation
revocation
repeal
nullification
voidance
suppression
subtraction
deduction
withdrawal
suspension
cessation
termination
extinguishment
obliteration
effacement
Definitions
- The act of removing or deleting something, especially a part of a text, a recording, or a computer file
- * Genetics: a type of mutation involving the loss of a segment of DNA
- * Linguistics: the process of omitting a sound or a syllable in speech
Usage Examples
- The editor made a deletion in the text to improve its clarity
- * The company's deletion of the controversial policy was widely praised
- * The deletion of the gene resulted in a significant change in the organism's behavior
Antonyms
addition
inclusion
insertion
retention
preservation
conservation
maintenance
continuation
augmentation
enhancement
expansion
increase
amplification
supplementation
restoration
reintroduction
revival
resurgence