Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Deletion.
Deletion - as a noun
Any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
omissionHypernyms (Closely Related)
linguistic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome
The omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
Example: "An editor's deletions frequently upset young authors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutexcisionExample Sentences
"The deletion of the paragraph improved the flow of the essay."
"He made a few deletions to the document before sending it out."
"The deletion of his email account caused him to lose all his important messages."
"You should always double-check before confirming a deletion."
"The deletion of unnecessary files freed up a lot of storage space."
Word Game Points
Is DELETION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deletion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DELETION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DELETION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deletion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDELETION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DELETION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deletion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDELETION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
