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Meaning of Delete
The primary meaning of the word "delete" is to remove or erase something, such as data, text, or an object.
Definitions
- To remove or erase something, especially data or text, from a computer or other device
- To remove or cancel something, such as an appointment or a plan
- To eliminate or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary
Etymology of Delete
The word "delete" comes from the Latin word "deletare," which means "to blot out" or "to erase"
The Latin word is a combination of "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "linere" (meaning "to smear" or "to blot")
The word "delete" has been used in English since the 17th century, initially in the context of editing and correcting written texts
With the advent of computers, the word "delete" took on a new meaning, referring to the removal of digital data or files
Example Uses
- You can delete a file by selecting it and pressing the delete key
- The company will delete all personal data after a customer cancels their account
- The editor decided to delete the paragraph as it was not relevant to the rest of the article