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The act of erasing, extinguishing, or annihilating something completely.
Die Auslöschung aller Daten auf dem Server war ein schwerer Fehler.
The erasure of all data on the server was a serious mistake.
Can refer to physical, digital, or metaphorical erasure.
The extinction of a species or group, often due to natural or human-caused events.
Die Auslöschung des Dodos war durch menschliche Aktivitäten verursacht.
The extinction of the dodo was caused by human activities.
Used in ecological and evolutionary contexts.
The meaning can vary from literal erasure to metaphorical extinction, depending on the context.
Use 'Auslöschung' in formal or technical contexts, such as scientific or legal discussions.
Derived from the verb 'auslöschen' (to extinguish), combining 'aus-' (out) and 'löschen' (to extinguish).
Often used in formal or technical contexts, such as biology, history, or data management.