DELETION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deletion

noun

di-ˈlē-shən

Definition of deletion

as in omission

something left out one of the deletions from the final cut of the movie turned out to be my one line of dialogue

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Recent Examples of deletion Opposition parties allege the deletions disproportionately affect Muslims and other minorities, who are unlikely to support the Hindu nationalist ruling party, allegations the commission and the BJP reject. — CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Companies that treat data as a liability make deletion as easy as signup. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 According to the paper’s sources, the deletion happened after Mastiff allowed an AI agent into the server. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 In August, a former governor was arrested for ordering the deletion of security camera footage in Iguala on the night of the disappearances. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deletion

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omission

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That's becoming an increasingly significant omission in a segment where competitors are finding ways to combine substantial passenger space with considerably better fuel economy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The mistakes that have been most extreme in Berkshire's history are mistakes of omission.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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