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erasing

/ɪˈreɪzɪŋ/ /iˈreɪzɪŋ/

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verb

To remove markings or information

Examples :

"I erased that note because it was wrong."

writing stationery action technology

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verb

To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.

Examples :

"She is erasing the whiteboard after the math lesson. "

technology computing electronics media action

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verb

To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.

Examples :

"She was erasing the incorrect answers on her test with a rubber eraser. "

technology computing electronics

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verb

To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play

Examples :

"Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play."

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verb

To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).

Examples :

"The chalkboard erased easily."

mark stationery writing action

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verb

To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.

Examples :

"The new law is being criticized for erasing transgender people by denying them access to essential healthcare. "

society politics group culture human right

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verb

To kill; assassinate.

Examples :

"The gang leader was rumored to be erasing rivals who stood in his way. "

politics war government military law