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dele

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːli/
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:

Latin, 'blot out! efface!', imperative of delere

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