erasure

/ɪˈreɪʃər/
noun
  1. The act of removing or deleting something, such as writing, marks, or data.
    • The artist used an eraser for the careful erasure of the pencil sketch.
    • After the computer crash, the erasure of all my files was a huge setback.
    • The erasure of the chalkboard left it clean and ready for the next lesson.
  2. The state of being forgotten or ignored, especially in history or culture.
    • The documentary explored the erasure of minority communities in urban planning.
    • The erasure of women's contributions from history books is a serious problem.
    • Activists fought against the erasure of indigenous languages and traditions.
  3. A mark or spot where something has been removed, especially in writing.
    • I noticed an erasure on the test paper where the student had corrected an answer.
    • The old letter had several erasures where the writer had changed their mind.
    • The manuscript showed erasures and revisions from the author's editing process.
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