deletion
nounUK /dɪˈliːʃən/
US /dɪˈliːʃən/
The act of removing or erasing something.
The deletion of the old files freed up space on the computer.
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2. A section of text or data that has been removed.
The editor marked several deletions in the manuscript.
3. In genetics, the loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome.
The genetic test revealed a small deletion on chromosome 7.
4. The process of removing a record or entry from a database or list.
The deletion of the duplicate account was confirmed by the administrator.