erasure

noun
UK: /ɪˈreɪ.ʒər/
US: /ɪˈreɪ.ʒɚ/

  1. The act of removing or deleting something written, recorded, or stored.

    1. The whiteboard showed signs of frequent erasure.
    2. Digital erasure is not always complete, leaving traces behind on the drive.

  2. The state of having been removed or obliterated; the disappearance of something.

    1. The heavy rain caused a complete erasure of the footprints.
    2. The historical erasure of certain communities can lead to lasting inequalities.

Synonyms

deletion removal cancellation annulment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "erasure" in English means: The act of removing or deleting something written, recorded, or stored., The state of having been removed or obliterated; the disappearance of something..

The phonetic transcription of "erasure" is /ɪˈreɪ.ʒər/ in British English and /ɪˈreɪ.ʒɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "erasure": deletion, removal, cancellation, annulment.

Example usage of "erasure": "The whiteboard showed signs of frequent erasure.". More examples on the page.