deletion

American  

[dih-lee-shuhn] / dɪˈli ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of deleting.

2. the state of being deleted.

3. a deleted word, passage, etc.

4. Genetics. a type of chromosomal aberration in which a segment of the chromosome is removed or lost.

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Etymology

Origin of deletion

1580–90; < Latin dēlētiōn- (stem of dēlētiō ) a destroying, equivalent to dēlēt ( us ) ( delete ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Desktop agents are still at an early research stage and come with a huge number of risks, including data deletion and exfiltration.

From Barron's

She said constant deletions are necessary, as authorities recently broke into a home in her cousin’s neighborhood, confiscated the man’s phone and accused him of being an American spy.

From Los Angeles Times

As an added safeguard, the platform can include a process known as homology-based deletion, which allows scientists to remove the inserted genetic cassette if necessary.

From Science Daily

Can you request deletion of your contributions if you leave?

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with the deletions and changes, the report delivered a harsh critique of the LAFD’s performance during the Palisades fire, pointing to a disorganized response, failures in communication and chiefs who didn’t understand their roles.

From Los Angeles Times