Synonyms of deletion

deletion

noun

di-ˈlē-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• omission
• elimination
• elision
• skip
• reduction
• condensation
• default
• subtraction
• blank
• deduction
• lapse
• negligence
• delinquency
• neglect
• failure
• oversight
• abbreviation
• slip
• pretermission
• dereliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inclusion
• addition
• expansion
• increase
• increment
• augmentation
• gain
• rise
• accrual
• accretion
• supplement
• raise
• plus
• boost
• addendum
• more

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deletion

The folder selected for deletion by default was the folder containing the files representing the secure deletion feature. —PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025

The database consists of over 26,000 photos that have been flagged for removal, but the total could go up to 100,000 images or posts marked for deletion, per an anonymous official who spoke with the AP. —James Factora, Them, 7 Mar. 2025

In a written ruling, Boasberg said that the Trump administration should stop deleting videos, identify any other videos that have been deleted and give an explanation for their deletion. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025

Consumers have the right to know what data companies collect about them, request its deletion, and opt out of data sales. —Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025