noun🔗ShareAn item that has been or will be deleted."The software keeps a record of all file deletions for security purposes. "itemcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of deleting."The teacher marked the paper with several deletions, showing where words needed to be removed. "computingtechnologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome"The report showed that the patient's cells contained several deletions of genetic material, which could explain the observed health issues. "biologymedicinescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading