erase
UK: ɪˈreɪz | US: ɪˈreɪs
vt. to remove or rub out (written or drawn marks)
vt. to eliminate or clear (data, memory, etc.)
vt. to obliterate or wipe from existence
The word "erase" originates from Latin "erasus," the past participle of "eradere" (to scrape out). The prefix "e-" (out) combined with "radere" (to scrape) reflects the physical act of scraping away marks, later generalized to removing data or memories. The transition from literal scraping (e.g., parchment) to digital deletion mirrors technological evolution.
She used a rubber to erase the pencil marks.
The hard drive failure erased all his files.
Time cannot erase those memories.
The teacher asked the student to erase the incorrect answer.
The software allows you to erase unwanted background noise.