Synonyms for

Deletion

Verb / dɪˈli:ʃʌn / Another word for deletion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deletion means the act of removing or getting rid of something.

Synonyms & similar words

cut omission excision removal erasure elimination expunging cutting excision eradication obliteration annihilation disappearance withdrawal subtraction retraction ablation destruction quashing extirpation purging extermination canceling

Synonyms by register

Formal

omission removal elimination erasure

Informal

cut striking out crossing out axing

Literary

expurgation ablation

Antonyms

addition insertion inclusion retention preservation keeping attachment

Common collocations

  • deletion from
  • accidental deletion
  • data deletion
  • file deletion
  • unauthorized deletion
  • deletion process
  • deletion request
  • text deletion

Word family

noun deletion
verb delete
adjective deletable

Usage note

Deletion refers to the act of removing something, often in a systematic or official way. It is commonly used in computing and data management contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The deletion of the email was necessary to protect the company's security.
  2. I accidentally hit the delete button and the deletion of my document was irreversible.
  3. The deletion of the old files made room for the new ones.
  4. The deletion of the word from the dictionary caused controversy.
  5. The deletion of the scene from the movie made it shorter.

Quotes

  • The deletion of a worry is often more important than its solution. - Christian D. Larson
  • Deletion is a kind of censorship. - Umberto Eco
  • Deletion is a version of intellectual suicide. - Arthur Schopenhauer

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