deletions

/dɪˈliːʃənz/ /diˈliːʃənz/

Meanings

noun

An item that has been or will be deleted.

Examples :

"The software keeps a record of all file deletions for security purposes. "

item computing

noun

The act of deleting.

Examples :

"The teacher marked the paper with several deletions, showing where words needed to be removed. "

computing technology action

noun

A mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome

Examples :

"The report showed that the patient's cells contained several deletions of genetic material, which could explain the observed health issues. "

biology medicine science

Related Words

mutation noun

/mjuˈteɪʃən/

Any alteration or change.

"The mutation in the school's lunch menu this week was a change from pizza to pasta. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

deleting verb

/dɪˈlitɪŋ/ /diˈlitɪŋ/

To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

"She is deleting old photos from her phone to free up space. "

purposes noun

/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/ /ˈpɝpəsɪz/

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

"The student studied hard with the purposes of getting good grades and graduating on time. "

observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

chromosome noun

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

deleted verb

/dɪˈliːtɪd/ /diˈliːtɪd/

To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

"I accidentally deleted the homework assignment from my computer. "