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delete

/diˈliːt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To remove or eliminate (something), especially from a computer system.

    - "Delete this file from your computer."
    - "Can you please delete my old emails?"
Pronunciation
  1. /diˈliːt/



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Antonyms

insert , main
Synonyms

clear , erase , remove , strike , terminate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with delete
elevate , create , magnate , meditate
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Delete (en) : To remove or eliminate

  2. Delet (en) : A small hollow in the ground or in a wall

  3. Delet (en) : A type of obsolete German currency

Variants
List of all variants of delete that leads to same result
delete , deleted , deletes , deleting , Delete , Delete key , delete key
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Old French deslever, meaning to clear off or remove.

Trivia
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  1. The 'delete' key was first introduced on IBM PC keyboards in 1983.

  2. The 'delete' key is often represented by a backspace symbol (⌫) on some keyboards.

Related Concepts
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  1. Trash: A folder or location where deleted files are temporarily stored before being permanently erased.

  2. Recycle Bin: A folder or location where deleted files are stored for restoration in Microsoft Windows.

Culture
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In popular culture, 'delete' is often used metaphorically to describe removing unwanted or embarrassing information or content, such as in social media or emails.

How to Memorize "delete"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize pressing the 'delete' key on a keyboard or clicking the 'delete' button in a software interface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the 'delete' key with the act of removing or eliminating.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Delete means eliminate' to remember the meaning of the word.

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