deletion — the action of deleting or removing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of deleting or removing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈliːʃən/
Korean meaning: 삭제, 제거하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 디-리-션 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- The accidental deletion of my thesis made me cry harder than watching Titanic.
- The deletion of spam emails is part of my daily routine.
- His deletion of embarrassing photos from social media was faster than his typing speed.
deletion
NOUN//dɪˈliːʃən//
the action of deleting or removing something

💡 Concept
Removing books from the shelf

🎵 Rhyme
Through deletion and depletion comes completion!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪˈliːʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈliːʃən/
🌳Etymology
Rootdelet-
Suffix--ion
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '완전히 지워버린다'는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 마치 고대 로마인들이 왁스 판에 쓴 글자를 완전히 긁어내는 모습을 떠올려보세요.
🎵Rhyme
completionsecretiondepletion
completion
secretion
depletion
🔗Collocations
file deletion
data deletion
accidental deletion
permanent deletion
deletion process
prevent deletion
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The accidental deletion of my thesis made me cry harder than watching Titanic.”
“The deletion of spam emails is part of my daily routine.”
😄 Fun example
“His deletion of embarrassing photos from social media was faster than his typing speed.”
“The company announced the deletion of inactive user accounts.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
removaleliminationerasurecancellation
Antonyms
additioninsertioncreation
Related
deleteremoveerasecanceldestroy
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