deletion
noun
an act or instance of deleting.
deletions
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pluralof deletion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This contrarian lesson suggests that there is nothing unique about the Dow’s deletions outperforming its additions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Trusting an AI agent to go out and perform tasks is a leap of faith, and in some instances, it has led to mass email deletions, vanishing code and other mishaps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
He says although their account hasn't been subject to bans or deletions in the same way as Morgan's Arcade Bar, they do sometimes get restrictions placed on them by TikTok.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
They then programmed the virus with new capabilities by introducing point mutations as well as DNA insertions and deletions.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 21, 2026
The deletions are tempting to a writer because they tighten up a sentence’s rhythm and avoid the ugly sibilance of which.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
