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erasure

UK
/ɪˈreɪʒə/
US
/ɪˈreɪʒər/

Translations

erasurenoun
erasures
pl
UK
/ɪˈreɪʒə/
US
/ɪˈreɪʒər/
The erasure of the chalk marks was quick and efficient.
Стирание меловых отметок было быстрым и эффективным.
The erasure of the ancient civilization's traces puzzled the archaeologists.
Исчезновение следов древней цивилизации озадачило археологов.
The erasure of the files from the computer was irreversible.
Удаление файлов с компьютера было необратимым.
Additional translations
аннулирование
стирание данных
затирание
Synonyms
wiping
deletion
obliteration
expunging
annihilation
extinction
removal
erasureadjective
more erasure
Comp.
most erasure
Super.
UK
/ɪˈreɪʒə/
US
/ɪˈreɪʒɚ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote texts, methods, or practices involving deletion or removal.

Definitions

erasurenoun
The act or process of erasing or removing something, especially written or printed material.
The erasure of the pencil marks was necessary before submitting the final draft.
The removal of all traces of something; obliteration.
The erasure of the ancient city from the map was a result of the devastating earthquake.
A place where something has been erased; a mark left after erasing.
The erasure on the paper was still visible despite the use of a good eraser.
The systematic exclusion or suppression of a group, identity, or viewpoint from recognition or consideration.
Many activists speak out against the erasure of indigenous languages in educational curricula.
erasureadjective
Relating to or involving the selective deletion of text, data, or presence.
The poet created an erasure poem by blacking out most of the newspaper article.
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