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Deletion

/dɪˈliː.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of removing or eliminating something.

    "The deletion of unnecessary files helped free up space on the computer."
  2. 2

    A mark or indication that something has been removed.

    "The document showed several deletions marked in red ink."

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The word 'deletion' originates from the Latin 'deletio', which means 'a destroying'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of removing or erasing something, particularly in written form.

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