Word
deleted
Phoneticsdelet·ed
US/dɪˈɫitəd/
UK/dɪlˈiːtɪd/
Definitions
01removed data
A2 · Elementary Computing
v. removed something that was written or stored on a computer.
v. the past tense of delete, referring to the removal of digital information or written characters.
“I accidentally deleted the email before I had a chance to read it.”
“The administrator deleted the redundant files to free up space on the primary server before the scheduled maintenance began.”
02missing or removed
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes something that is no longer there because it was taken out.
adj. describing a state where an item or data point has been removed from a set or document.
“The deleted scenes from the movie are included on the DVD.”
“The editor reviewed the deleted passages to ensure that no critical information had been lost during the final condensation of the manuscript.”
03killed
C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal
adj. a slang way to say someone was killed or 'taken out'.
adj. a euphemistic or hyperbolic slang term for being killed or murdered, often used in gaming or online contexts.
“His character got deleted by a sniper just seconds into the game.”
“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'.
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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