noun

1. A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.

noun

1. A deletion.

   “I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete.”

2. (recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.

verb

1. To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

Synonyms: clear, erase, remove, strike, terminate