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Deletion Definition & Meaning

deletion
noun
  1. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
  2. (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome
  3. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage; "an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors"; "both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause"
  4. the act of deleting something written or printed

"Deletion" in song lyrics

See how deletion is used in real songs:

  • "screen name deletion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "initial consonant deletion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "guest screen name deletion"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "deletion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does deletion mean?
any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage; "an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors"; "both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause" the act of deleting something written or printed
What part of speech is deletion?
Deletion is a noun.
How many definitions does deletion have?
Deletion has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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