deletion

/dɪˈliːʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of removing or erasing something, especially digital data or written text.
    • Please confirm the deletion of your account before we proceed.
    • The deletion of those files freed up a lot of space on the hard drive.
    • The editor noticed a deletion in the middle of the paragraph.
  2. A section of text or data that has been removed.
    • He reviewed the deletions made by the proofreader.
    • The software keeps a log of all deletions for safety.
    • The document had several deletions marked in red ink.
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