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dele

Syllabification: (de·le)
Pronunciation: /ˈdēlē/

Definition of dele

verb (deles, deleing, deled)

[with object]
  • delete or mark (a part of a text) for deletion.

noun

  • a proofreader’s sign indicating matter to be deleted.

Origin:

early 18th century: Latin, 'blot out! efface!', imperative of delere

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