Deletion or delete may refer to:

Computing

File deletion File deletion is the removal of a file from a computer's file system. All operating systems include commands for deleting files ( rm on Unix, era in CP/M and DR-DOS, del/ erase in MS-DOS/ PC DOS, DR-DOS, Microsoft Windows etc.). File ...

, a way of removing a file from a computer's file system *

Code cleanup Code cleanup refers to the act of writing code so that it cleans up leftover data structures and other unwanted materials from memory and the filesystem. It is sometimes treated as a synonym of refactoring code, which involves making the source co ...

, a way of removing unnecessary variables, data structures, cookies, and temporary files in a programming language *

Delete key The delete key is a key on most computer keyboards which is typically used to delete either (in text mode) the character ahead of or beneath the cursor, or (in GUI mode) the currently-selected object. The key is sometimes referred to as the "fo ...

, a key on modern computer keyboards that erases text *

Delete character The delete control character (also called DEL or rubout) is the last character in the ASCII repertoire, with the code 127. It is supposed to do nothing and was designed to erase incorrect characters on paper tape. It is denoted as in caret notati ...

, DEL, the delete control code in ASCII and C0 and C1 control codes * delete (C++) operator, a built-in operator in the C++ programming language

Arts and entertainment

Deletion (music industry) Deletion is a music industry term referring to the removal of a record or records from a label's official catalog, so that it is out of print, but usually at a record artist's request. Process Deletion can be for a variety of reasons, but usually ...

, a term for removing a record from a label's catalog * ''Delete'' (miniseries), a 2011 TV miniseries *

Delete (Dara Bubamara song) "Delete" is a song recorded by Serbian pop recording artist Dara Bubamara. It was self-released 25 December 2012 and was featured as a bonus track on her twelfth studio album '' Dara 2013'', released by City Records. The song was written by Miloš ...

Delete (DMA's song) "Delete" is the debut single by Australian rock band DMA's. It was released on 17 February 2014 and is from their self-titled debut extended play. It was also included on the band's debut studio album, ''Hills End''. The song peaked at number 8 ...

Delete (Story Untold song) "Delete" is the first single from Story Untold's debut album as Story Untold rather than Amasic. Lead vocalist Janick Thibault stated, "Delete is a song that means a lot to me. It's about not wanting to let go of a relationship. Every time you t ...

* "Delete!", a catchphrase used by professional wrestler

Matt Hardy Matthew Moore Hardy (born September 23, 1974) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his time with WWE. With his real life brother Jeff, Hardy gained notoriety in WWF's tag team d ...

under his Broken gimmick.

Wikipedia

Deletion of articles on Wikipedia Volunteer editors of Wikipedia delete articles on the online encyclopedia on a regular basis, following processes that have been formulated by the site's community over time. The most common route is outright deletion of articles that are clearl ...

, an activity on Wikipedia *: ** Speedy deletion, a deletion process on Wikipedia **: ** Proposed deletion, a deletion process on Wikipedia **: **

Articles for deletion Volunteer editors of Wikipedia delete articles on the online encyclopedia on a regular basis, following processes that have been formulated by the site's community over time. The most common route is outright deletion of articles that are clearl ...

, a deletion process on Wikipedia **: **

Deletion review Volunteer editors of Wikipedia delete articles on the online encyclopedia on a regular basis, following processes that have been formulated by the site's community over time. The most common route is outright deletion of articles that are clearl ...

, a deletion-related process on Wikipedia **:

Other uses

Deletion (genetics) In genetics, a deletion (also called gene deletion, deficiency, or deletion mutation) (sign: Δ) is a mutation (a genetic aberration) in which a part of a chromosome or a sequence of DNA is left out during DNA replication. Any number of nucleot ...

, deletion of a gene or chromosome segment, symbolized in the literature by a Δ symbol *

Elision In linguistics, an elision or deletion is the omission of one or more sounds (such as a vowel, a consonant, or a whole syllable) in a word or phrase. However, these terms are also used to refer more narrowly to cases where two words are run toget ...

, the deletion of a sound or sounds *

Ellipsis (linguistics) In linguistics, ellipsis (from el, ἔλλειψις, ''élleipsis'' 'omission') or an elliptical construction is the omission from a clause of one or more words that are nevertheless understood in the context of the remaining elements. There ar ...

, grammatical deletion of a word {{Disambiguation