noun🔗ShareThe operation of deleting data."The erase of the old file from the computer was necessary to free up space. "computingtechnologyelectronicswritinginternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove markings or information"I erased that note because it was wrong."stationerywritingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize."Before starting a new project, I erased the old data from my computer's hard drive. "technologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite."Before starting a new project, I erased the old data from the computer file. "technologycomputingelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play"Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information)."The chalkboard erased easily."writingcomputingstationeryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society."The new law erased the importance of traditional family values in society. "societypoliticsculturerighthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo kill; assassinate."The dictator tried to erase all opposition leaders. "politicswargovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading