Definitions

1. verb

to remove or erase data, files, or information from a computer or database

“I deleted the file by accident and now it’s gone.”

2. verb

to remove or destroy something, such as a document or a record

“The company deleted all its old financial records.”

3. noun

the act of removing or erasing data, files, or information from a computer or database

“The deletion of user data is a serious issue for the company.”