# deleted

/dɪˈɫitəd/ (US) · /dɪlˈiːtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/deleted
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. removed data

verb · CEFR A2

removed something that was written or stored on a computer.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. missing or removed

adjective · CEFR B1

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

For teachers: 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.

### 3. killed

adjective · CEFR C1 · Slang · Informal

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

For teachers: 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'.

## Examples

- I accidentally deleted the wrong file from my desktop.
- She deleted the old emails to make more space in her inbox before the new project started.
- The system automatically deleted all temporary files after the update was completed to ensure that no sensitive user data remained on the local drive.

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