Delete and Emend

Delete

Delete verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.

Emend and delete are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Emend" instead a verb "Delete".

Nearby Words: deletion, deleted, deleting, deleter

Emend

Emend verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

Delete and emend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delete" instead a verb "Emend".

Nearby Words: emendation, emending
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