I. ˈdē(ˌ)lē, -ēli transitive verb
( deled ; deled ; deleing ; deles )
Etymology: Latin, imperative singular of delēre to wipe out, destroy — more at delete
1. : to remove (as a word or character) from typeset matter : erase
2. : to mark (as matter for deletion) with a dele
II. noun
( -s )
: a mark that is usually made in a margin and that indicates something is to be deled