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ALL meanings of delete

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  • verb delete If you delete something that has been written down or stored in a computer, you cross it out or remove it. 3
  • verb delete to remove (something printed or written); erase; cancel; strike out 3
  • verb transitive delete to take out (a printed or written letter, word, etc.); cross out 3
  • noun Definition of delete in Technology 1.   (operating system)   (Or "erase") To make a file inaccessible. Usually this operation only deletes information from the tables the file system uses to locate named files; the file's contents still exist on disk and can sometimes be recovered by scanning the whole disk for strings which are known to have been in the file. Files created subsequently on the same disk are quite likely to reuse the same blocks and thus overwrite the deleted file's data permanently. 2.   (character)   The control character with ASCII code 127. Usually entering this character from the keyboard deletes the last character typed from the input buffer. Sadly there is great confusion between operating systems and keyboard manufacturers as to whether this function should be assigned to the delete or backspace key/character. The choice of code 127 (binary 1111111) is not arbitrary but dates back to the use of paper tape for input. The delete key rewound the tape by one character and punched out all seven holes, thus obliterating whatever character was there before. The tape reading software ignored any delete characters in the input. 1
  • noun delete Remove or obliterate (written or printed matter ), especially by drawing a line through it or marking it with a delete sign. 1
  • transitive verb delete remove 1
  • transitive verb delete computing: erase 1
  • noun delete computer key: erase 1
  • verb with object delete to strike out or remove (something written or printed); cancel; erase; expunge. 1
  • noun delete Alternative letter-case form of Delete. 0
  • noun delete A remainder of a music or video release. 0
  • verb delete To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer. 0
  • verb delete (computing) To hide, conceal. 0
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