Dele — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdē-(ˌ)lē/ de·le

Meaning & Definition of Dele

Dele (verb)

  1. to delete especially from typeset matter

Dele (noun)

  1. a mark indicating that something is to be deled

Dele (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it

    "the proofreader was instructed to dele stray characters and other typos"

    similar: blue-pencil, cancel, cross (out), delete, edit (out), elide, kill, scratch (out), strike (out), stroke (out), x (out)
    related: blot out, efface, eradicate, erase, expunge, obliterate, root (out), rub out, wipe out, bleep, blip, clip, cut, excise, remove, bowdlerize, censor, clean (up), expurgate, launder, redact, red-pencil, abbreviate, crop, shorten, black out, repress, silence, suppress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dele

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dele:

blue-pencil, cancel, cross (out), delete, edit (out), elide, kill, scratch (out), strike (out), stroke (out), x (out)

Related Words for Dele

blot out, efface, eradicate, erase, expunge, obliterate, root (out), rub out, wipe out, bleep, blip, clip, cut, excise, remove, bowdlerize, censor, clean (up), expurgate, launder, redact, red-pencil, abbreviate, crop, shorten, black out, repress, silence, suppress

Word Forms of Dele

Inflections: deled, deleing

Origin & Etymology of Dele

Latin, imperative singular of delēre

First known use: 1612

Frequently Asked Questions about Dele

What does "Dele" mean?

"Dele" means to delete especially from typeset matter. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to delete especially from typeset matter.

What is another word for "Dele"?

Other words for "Dele" include blue-pencil, cancel, cross (out), delete, edit (out), elide, kill and scratch (out). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dele" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dele"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dele". Common alternatives include blue-pencil, cancel, cross (out), delete, edit (out), elide, kill, scratch (out), strike (out) and stroke (out).

How do you use "Dele" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dele" in a sentence: "the proofreader was instructed to dele stray characters and other typos".

Is "Dele" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dele" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dele"?

"Dele" is pronounced /ˈdē-(ˌ)lē/ and divided into syllables as de·le.

What is the origin of the word "Dele"?

"Dele" comes from Latin, imperative singular of delēre. First known use: 1612.

What is another word for "Dele" meaning "to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it"?

When "Dele" (verb) means to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it, synonyms include blue-pencil, cancel, cross (out), delete, edit (out) and elide.