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Erase

/ɪˈɹeɪz/

The operation of deleting data.

📖 Definitions of "Erase"

noun

verb

1
To remove markings or information
"I erased that note because it was wrong."
2
To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
"I'm going to erase this tape."
3
To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
"I'm going to erase those files."
4
To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
"Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play."

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
effaceverb	(transitive) To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.
wipe outverb	(transitive) To destroy (especially, a large number or complete set of people or things); to obliterate.
rub outverb	(transitive) To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).
wipe offverb	(transitive, literally) To remove (something such as dirt) by wiping.
score outverb	To strike out or cross out; to draw a line through one or more written words.
deleteverb	(transitive) To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
tapenoun	Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
recordnoun	An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
effaceverb	(transitive) To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.
deleteverb	(transitive) To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.
wipe outverb	(transitive) To destroy (especially, a large number or complete set of people or things); to obliterate.
rub outverb	(transitive) To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).
wipe offverb	(transitive, literally) To remove (something such as dirt) by wiping.
score outverb	To strike out or cross out; to draw a line through one or more written words.
erasurenoun	The action of erasing; deletion; obliteration.
expungeverb	(transitive) To erase or strike out.
deleverb	(printing, usually imperative) To delete.
deletionnoun	The act of deleting.
removeverb	(transitive) To delete.
removingnoun	removal
eliminateverb	(transitive) To completely remove, get rid of, put an end to.
dispelverb	(transitive) To remove (fears, doubts, objections etc.) by proving them unjustified.
obliterateverb	(transitive) To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.
dissolveverb	(transitive) To liquify, melt into a fluid.
eliminationnoun	The act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off.
annihilateverb	To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.
dissipateverb	(intransitive) To vanish by dispersion.
abolishverb	To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.