Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strikeover
noun
/ˈstraɪkˈoʊvər/
Definition
A method of correcting a mistake in writing by drawing a line through the erroneous text.
Examples
- After noticing the error, she used a strikeover to mark the incorrect word.
- The editor applied a strikeover to the paragraph to indicate it should be removed.
Meaning
In writing, a strikeover indicates that a particular portion of text is to be disregarded or not included in the final document.
Synonyms
- cross-out
- deletion
