What does "deleted" mean?

1. (removed data) removed something that was written or stored on a computer. 2. (missing or removed) describes something that is no longer there because it was taken out. 3. (killed) a slang way to say someone was killed or 'taken out'.

How do you use "deleted"?

Typically used in the passive voice or with 'get'.

deleted

v. · adj.

US //dɪˈɫitəd// UK //dɪlˈiːtɪd// delet·ed

1 removed data (v.)
A2 Elementary Computing

removed something that was written or stored on a computer.

the past tense of delete, referring to the removal of digital information or written characters.

Example

I accidentally deleted the email before I had a chance to read it.

Example

The administrator deleted the redundant files to free up space on the primary server before the scheduled maintenance began.
- erased
- removed
- saved
- restored
2 missing or removed (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

describes something that is no longer there because it was taken out.

describing a state where an item or data point has been removed from a set or document.

Example

The deleted scenes from the movie are included on the DVD.

Example

The editor reviewed the deleted passages to ensure that no critical information had been lost during the final condensation of the manuscript.
- gone
- missing
- present
- included

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3 killed (adj.)
C1 Advanced Slang Informal

a slang way to say someone was killed or 'taken out'.

a euphemistic or hyperbolic slang term for being killed or murdered, often used in gaming or online contexts.

Example

His character got deleted by a sniper just seconds into the game.

Example

In the competitive gaming community, players often joke about getting 'deleted' when they are eliminated from a round with overwhelming force.

Usage

Typically used in the passive voice or with 'get'.
- killed
- eliminated