Delete

usgb/dɪˈliːt/
verb

To remove or erase something completely.

Please delete the unnecessary files from your computer.
Visual representation of "delete" - To remove or erase something completely.

Often appears as...

  • delete a file
  • delete an email
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Digital Cleanup

Used when tidying up electronic spaces, like clearing unnecessary data.

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I regularly delete old documents to keep my folders organized.
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Not for Trash

'Delete' is not used for physical items; 'throw away' is more accurate for that.

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Remember, we delete files, not papers.
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Recoverability

In digital contexts, deleted items might be restored unless permanently erased.

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Deleted photos can sometimes be recovered from a recycle bin.
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