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dele

[ dee-lee ]

verb (used with object)

deled, deleing.
  1. to delete.


noun

  1. a mark, as  or , used to indicate matter to be deleted.

dele

/ ˈ徱ːɪ /

noun

  1. a sign ( ) indicating that typeset matter is to be deleted Compare stet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to mark (matter to be deleted) with a dele
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dele1

1695–1705; < Latin ŧŧ (2nd person singular imperative of ŧŧre ), equivalent to ŧ- destroy + imperative ending
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dele1

C18: from Latin: delete (imperative), from ŧŧre to destroy, obliterate; see delete
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Example Sentences

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Mourinho's man-management style hasn't always worked of course - his spells at Manchester United and Tottenham featured high-profile spats with high-profile players, such as Paul Pogba and Dele Alli.

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Modern-day Mourinho has had his man-management sometimes called into question - think Dele Alli at Tottenham and Paul Pogba at Manchester United.

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Meanwhile, midfielder Dele Alli continues to train with the club despite his contract expiring in the summer but it remains to be seen whether the 28-year-old will be offered a new deal.

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Everton midfielder Dele Alli, watching the game for Sky Sports as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury, saw it differently.

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He keeps fit by making appearances for Leamington Veterans, an over-35s team which also features former Coventry striker Dele Adebola.

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