Cross out
verb
To mark something with one or more lines to show that it is wrong or not wanted.
Cross out any wrong answers on your paper.
Often appears as...
- cross out any mistakes
- cross out incorrect information
verb
To remove from a list.
I had to cross out his name from the list because he wouldn't be attending.
Often appears as...
- cross out name
- cross out from list
verb
To mark something with one or more lines to show that it is wrong or not wanted.
Cross out any wrong answers on your paper.
Often appears as...
- cross out any mistakes
- cross out incorrect information
verb
To remove from a list.
I had to cross out his name from the list because he wouldn't be attending.
Often appears as...
- cross out name
- cross out from list
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Correction Indication
Used to signify a mistake in writing that needs to be corrected or disregarded.
Please cross out the typos in your essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clarity
When crossing out, make it visually clear so there is no doubt about what is being corrected or ignored.
Cross out the old address with a straight line for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Erasure
Crossing out doesn't remove the text; it stays readable but is no longer considered valid.
I crossed out my guess but you can still see what I wrote.
Pro Tip 1/3Correction Indication
Used to signify a mistake in writing that needs to be corrected or disregarded.
Please cross out the typos in your essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clarity
When crossing out, make it visually clear so there is no doubt about what is being corrected or ignored.
Cross out the old address with a straight line for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Erasure
Crossing out doesn't remove the text; it stays readable but is no longer considered valid.
I crossed out my guess but you can still see what I wrote.
Pro Tip 1/3Correction Indication
Used to signify a mistake in writing that needs to be corrected or disregarded.
Please cross out the typos in your essay.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clarity
When crossing out, make it visually clear so there is no doubt about what is being corrected or ignored.
Cross out the old address with a straight line for clarity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Erasure
Crossing out doesn't remove the text; it stays readable but is no longer considered valid.
I crossed out my guess but you can still see what I wrote.
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