deleting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing or erasing something.

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Antonyms

insert , main

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Synonyms

clear , erase , remove , strike , terminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deleting
reeling , dealing , healing

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Homophones

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1. deleting (en) : The act of removing or erasing.
   

2. deleting (en) : A person who deletes or erases data.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deleting that leads to same result
delete , deleted , deletes , deleting

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Forms

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past tense: deleted, past participle: deleted, gerund: deleting

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Etymology

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From the Old French deslier, meaning 'to clear away'.

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Trivia

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1. Deleting a file permanently from a computer is called 'shredding' or 'secure deletion'.

2. The term 'deleting' was first used in the context of computer programming in the 1950s.

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Related Concepts

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1. editing: The process of making changes to a text, image, or other media.

2. erasing: The act of removing or obliterating marks, writing, or information.

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Culture

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In literature, deleting is often used metaphorically to describe the removal or erasure of something, such as memories or past mistakes. In art, it can be represented through various mediums, such as painting or sculpture, to convey themes of transformation or renewal.

How to Memorize "deleting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine physically deleting a file or document from a computer or erasing a chalkboard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of hitting the 'delete' button on a keyboard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Del, El, Te, Ing' to remember the word 'deleting'.

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