deletions

noun

the act of deleting something written or printed

the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

(genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome

any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases

Roots

deleolet- · Latin · blot out, destroy

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Where does deletions come from?

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