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erased
/ɪˈreɪzd/
removed or deleted completely
She erased all the mistakes from her notebook.
She removed all the errors from her notebook.
general
to remove something completely by rubbing or wiping
He erased the chalkboard after the lesson.
He wiped the chalkboard clean after the lesson.
Often used for writing or marks that can be physically removed.
Technology
technical
to delete digital data or information permanently
The company erased all customer data after the breach.
The company permanently deleted all customer data after the breach.
In computing, this implies irreversible deletion.
Collocations
erase the boardwipe the chalkboard cleanerase a memorydelete a digital file or record
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Permanent vs. Temporary
Use 'erased' for actions that cannot be undone, like deleting files or scrubbing surfaces.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'erasen,' from Old French 'raser,' from Latin 'radere' (to scrape).
Usage Notes
In digital contexts, 'erased' implies permanent deletion, unlike 'deleted,' which may be recoverable.
Word Breakdown
erase
to remove completely
root-ed
past tense or past participle
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