eliding

verb

Definition of elidingnext
present participle of elide
1
as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it some unnecessary verbiage will need to be elided, but otherwise the article is publishable

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2
as in shortening
to make less in extent or duration the product presentation was not elided—it's always only 15 minutes long

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  1. deleting
  2. shortening
  3. erasing
  4. removing
Verb
  • Among other things, he's accused them of deleting evidence, which the committee has vigorously denied.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • By selecting Undo Device Backup, users can now remove all the pictures and videos stored in Google Photos that are already backed up from their device without deleting any local copies.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deleting
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  • Targeting thiol-regulating processes in TB bacteria could lead to treatment-shortening therapies.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Technology is shortening the lifespan of knowledge, skills, and even entire professions.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortening
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  • When news of the investigation became public, the price of the company’s stock plunged, erasing nearly $25 billion in shareholder value, according to the lawsuit.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Christina Haack is one step closer to erasing Josh Hall permanently.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of erasing
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  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prune in late winter or early spring, removing no more than a third of the canopy.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of removing
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