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Meaning of deletion in English
Pronunciation
/dəˈliʃən/
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Noun
deletion
Definitions
1.
any process whereby sounds are left out of spoken words or phrases
2.
the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
Examples
« an editor's deletions frequently upset young authors »
« both parties agreed on the excision of the proposed clause »
3.
the act of deleting something written or printed