Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-out
verb
/ˈkrɔːs aʊt/
Definition
To draw a line through a word or phrase to indicate that it should be deleted or is incorrect.
Examples
- She decided to cross-out the mistakes in her essay before submitting it.
- During the meeting, he had to cross-out several points from the agenda.
- When reviewing the document, I noticed many items that needed to be cross-out.
Meaning
The term ‘cross-out’ refers to the action of marking something with a line to show that it is no longer valid or should not be considered.
Synonyms
- Delete
- Strike out
- Remove
