Deletion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈliːʃən/

Deletion (noun)

  1. The act of removing words, files, or data so they are no longer there.
  2. The act of leaving out a part of something, especially in a plan, document, or speech.
  3. A change in DNA where a section is missing, which can affect how a body works.

Examples

  • The deletion removed the wrong sentence from the document.
  • A careful deletion can fix mistakes without rewriting everything.