1. the act of removing or erasing something
2. something that has been removed or erased
3. the loss of a segment of genetic material from a chromosome
Usage: genetics

Examples

• The deletion of that paragraph improved the essay’s flow.
• She requested the deletion of her personal information from the database.
• The editor marked several deletions in red ink.
• The deletion was clearly visible where text had been crossed out.
• Scientists studied the genetic deletion that caused the disorder.
• The accidental deletion of the file caused major problems.
• Multiple deletions were made to shorten the manuscript.