erase

noun

(computing) The operation of deleting data.

verb

(transitive) To remove (markings or information).

(transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.

(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.

(intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

(transitive, baseball) To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play

(transitive) To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.

(transitive, slang) To kill; assassinate.

Roots

radoras- · Latin · scrape

Synonyms for erase

effacev deletev obliteratev expungev eliminatev eradicatev removev destroyv blotn expurgatev

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