ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deletion

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈliːʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deletion is a noun meaning An item that has been or will be deleted.

Meaning

An item that has been or will be deleted.

More Meanings

  1. The act of deleting.
  2. (genetics) A mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome.
  3. (Internet slang) An act of killing or murder.

Example Sentences

A genetic deletion caused the disorder.
The file contained errors that required deletion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deletion

Depending on context, synonyms include cut, omission.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include omission, cut, delete, erasure, remove, erase.

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