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delete

verb

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Meaning

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To remove or erase something, especially text or data.

Example Sentence

If you make a mistake in your essay, you can use the delete key to remove the incorrect word.

Usage Note

Used in computing and writing to remove unwanted characters, words, sentences, or files from a document or system. It's a fundamental action for editing and managing digital information.