deletion

Everyday

1. The act of removing something, such as words from a text or a file from a computer. tree →
2. Something that has been removed: «I made several deletions in my essay». tree →
3. (science) The loss of a part of a gene or chromosome. tree →

In the lessons

In computing: deletion of files, messages and photos (a deleted file may still be in the bin or backup). In writing lessons: editing includes deletions — crossing out unneeded words. In online safety: asking for deletion of something posted about you. Phrases: «deletion of», «permanent deletion», «make a deletion».

Examples

• The deletion of the file was an accident. tree →
• After a few deletions, my story was much shorter and clearer. tree →
• Ask an adult about deletion of photos posted online. tree →
• The app asks you to confirm the deletion. tree →
• Permanent deletion means you cannot get it back. tree →
• The teacher marked the deletion with a neat line through the word. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: «delete». Opposite ideas: «addition», «insertion». In computing, «deleted» does not always mean gone forever — things can often be recovered, so think before you post.