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delete

The correct spelling is delete.

How to pronounce delete

/diˈliːt/
noun

IPA: /diˈliːt/

Say it like: Del-ete

The correct spelling is delete. A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer. For example: "I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete."

Usage Examples

I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.
  2. 2.A deletion.
  3. 3.(recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.

verb

  1. 1.To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

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