erasure

noun

era·​sure i-ˈrā-shər How to pronounce erasure (audio)
 also  -zhər
: an act or instance of erasing

Examples of erasure in a Sentence

accidental erasure of the tape There were many errors and erasures in the typescript.
Recent Examples on the Web These trailblazers cater to a new generation of practitioners, while unwittingly addressing the historic erasure of women in tarot. Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 But as erasure of the species from horror suggest, broader cultural familiarity with whip-poor-wills has atrophied. Jared Del Rosso, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024 However, his legacy has increasingly been questioned in recent years because of the violent aftermath and erasure of the Native American communities. Delano Massey, Axios, 12 Oct. 2024 Unfortunately, the erasure of these generational histories and clinical cases in the diaspora make this hard to study. Akilah Sailers, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for erasure 

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Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of erasure was in 1734

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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erasure. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

erasure

noun
era·​sure i-ˈrā-shər How to pronounce erasure (audio)
 also  -zhər
: an act or instance of erasing
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