Synonyms of deletion

deletion

noun

di-ˈlē-shən 

as in omission

something left out

one of the deletions from the final cut of the movie turned out to be my one line of dialogue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• omission
• elimination
• elision
• skip
• reduction
• condensation
• default
• subtraction
• blank
• deduction
• lapse
• negligence
• delinquency
• neglect
• failure
• oversight
• abbreviation
• slip
• pretermission
• dereliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inclusion
• addition
• expansion
• increase
• increment
• augmentation
• gain
• rise
• accrual
• accretion
• supplement
• raise
• plus
• boost
• addendum
• more

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deletion

The embryos Egli’s team edited had no chromosomal abnormalities or large deletions and few small changes, according to the preprint. — Laura Dattaro, Scientific American, 10 June 2026

When errors occur the deletion can be reversed and the counter incremented. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Either way, Esiason's rant and Carter's post deletions end the matter. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

The actress shares Eloise, who was diagnosed with a deletion in chromosome 8 in 2016, with ex Aaron Phypers. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026