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erasure Definition

era·sure (ē rās̸hər, i-)

noun

  1. the act of erasing
  2. an erased word, mark, etc.
  3. the place on a surface where something has been erased

erasure Synonyms

erasure

n.

cancellation, deletion, expunging, obliteration, canceling, rubbing out, blotting out, sponging out, crossing out, scratching out, abrasion, effacing, deleting, eradication, wiping out, striking out.

erasure Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • information: The Court has the power to order a disclosure, correction or erasure of information as well as confirmation of non-disclosure.
  • memory: I don't have any big blackout moments. Do you think our society would welcome some erasure of memory?
  • boundary: Whenever we speak of boundary crossing or the erasure of boundaries, we are speaking cartographically.
  • ability: Following the post-structuralist flattening of hierarchies, the erasure of the architects ability to prioritize his subjective will creates a vacuum.
  • trace: He called up the second layer of the spell, the erasure of any trace of magic.
  • program: As an added safety measure the button is protected by a wall to avoid accidental erasure of programs.

Converse of object

  • block: Data subject may apply to court for an order for rectification, blocking, erasure or destruction.
  • prevent: There is protection by software, which prevents accidental erasure, or byte writes.
  • allow: The teachers approved of this system, and always delayed entry into the classroom to allow the erasure.
  • avoid: As an added safety measure the button is protected by a wall to avoid accidental erasure of programs.
  • include: There are six options including erasure, renaming, and assignment of extension components.

Adjective modifier

  • accidental: There is protection by software, which prevents accidental erasure, or byte writes.
  • complete: The complete erasure of self in preference of the data?
  • permanent: By securely overwriting files numerous times MadeSafe Shred meets and exceeds rigorous international standards for the permanent erasure of digital information.
  • systematic: Gordian III's murder in 244 was probably followed by the systematic erasure of his grandfather's names from inscriptions.

Modifies a noun

  • channel: Capacity of binary symmetric channel; of binary erasure channel; of Z channel.
  • fan: Which of your songs do you think would appeal most to erasure fans?

Noun used with modifier

  • memory: Memory erasure should be considered very much a second option.
  • datum: A fast and secure data erasure solution is imperative.
  • device: It shall include software to be used for device erasure, loading, verification, and marking, as applicable.

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