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delete

/dɪˈleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does delete mean?

verb

To remove or erase something, such as data or a file, from a computer or other storage device. To cancel or nullify something, such as a plan or an appointment.

Example

"Can you delete this file from the computer?"

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