Word Noun
eraser
n.
A1 Beginner US /iˈɹeɪsɝ/ UK /ɪɹˈeɪzɐ/ eras·er UK spelling erasers
Definition
n.a tool used to remove marks from paper, like a pencil mark. In computing, it can also be a program or tool that deletes files or data.
n.a tool used to remove marks from a surface, such as a pencil mark from paper. In a computing context, it refers to a utility or software function designed to delete data or files from a system.
Examples
“I need a new eraser for my pencil.”
“The system administrator used a secure eraser to delete the sensitive files from the hard drive.”
“While a physical eraser can only remove the graphite from the surface, a digital eraser must overwrite the data to prevent recovery by forensic tools.”
Etymology
From erase + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Occasional
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