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deletion
Deletion (noun) means something that has been removed, or is due to be removed.
noun
1
Something that has been removed, or is due to be removed.
2
The action of removing something.
"The file contained errors that required deletion."
3
In genetics, the loss of a gene, or another piece of DNA, from a chromosome.
"A genetic deletion caused the disorder."
4
(informal) An act of killing someone.
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Rhymes for deletion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deletion?
"deletion" (noun) means something that has been removed, or is due to be removed.
What is another word for deletion?
Other words for "deletion" include omission, cut, excision.
What is the opposite of deletion?
The opposite of "deletion" is insertion.
What are the different meanings of deletion?
"deletion" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something that has been removed, or is due to be removed; 2. The action of removing something; 3. In genetics, the loss of a gene, or another piece of DNA, from a chromosome.
