Delete
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British pronunciation/dɪlˈiːt/
American pronunciation/dɪˈɫit/

Definition & Meaning of "delete"

to delete
01

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Transitive: to delete digital data
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She decided to delete the old files from her computer to free up space.
He accidentally hit the wrong button and managed to delete all his contacts.
02

to remove something, such as words from a text or unnecessary elements from a plan

Transitive: to delete a part of a text
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The editor decided to delete the unnecessary paragraphs from the article.
The teacher had to delete some questions from the exam due to time constraints.
2.1

to remove a product from the list of items available for sale

Transitive: to delete a product
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The bookstore had to delete some older editions from their inventory.
After the controversy, the company deleted the product from its online store.
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