deletion / extinguishing
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deletion
The removal or anonymization of data, entries, or information, especially in digital systems or official directories.
Nach der Kündigung können Sie die Löschung Ihres Kundenkontos beantragen.
After canceling, you can request the deletion of your customer account.
deletion
The formal removal of an entry from an official register, such as the land register or commercial register.
Die Löschung der Hypothek im Grundbuch wurde vom Notar veranlasst.
The deletion of the mortgage from the land register was arranged by the notary.
extinguishing
The putting out of a fire by using extinguishing agents such as water or foam.
Die Löschung des Waldbrandes dauerte mehrere Tage.
The extinguishing of the forest fire took several days.
'Die Löschung' (deletion/extinguishing) is the nominalization of the verb 'löschen' (to delete/to extinguish). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun. That is why 'die Löschung' has the same meanings as the verb: removing data, fighting a fire, or striking an entry from a register.
Das Verb ist „löschen“, das Nomen ist „die Löschung“.
The verb is 'löschen' (to delete/to extinguish), the noun is 'die Löschung' (deletion/extinguishing).
You can recognize the meaning of 'Löschung' (deletion/extinguishing) from the context. In connection with 'Daten' (data), 'Konto' (account), or 'Passwort' (password), it is about removing information. With 'Feuer' (fire) or 'Brand' (fire/blaze), it means fighting a fire. In connection with 'Grundbuch' (land register) or 'Handelsregister' (commercial register), it refers to a legal procedure.
Die Löschung der alten Dateien schafft Speicherplatz.
The deletion of the old files frees up storage space.
In a digital context, 'die Löschung' (deletion) is often used with certain verbs. Typical combinations are 'die Löschung von Daten beantragen' (to request the deletion of data), 'eine Löschung durchführen' (to carry out a deletion), or 'die Löschung bestätigen' (to confirm the deletion).
Bitte bestätigen Sie die endgültige Löschung Ihres Profils.
Please confirm the final deletion of your profile.
This meaning of 'Löschung' (deletion) belongs to administrative and technical language. It is mainly used in official, legal, or notarial documents and contexts.
Der Notar kümmert sich um die Löschung der Grundschuld.
The notary is taking care of the deletion of the land charge.
distance / removal
When taking away data or entries, Entfernung is generally understandable, while Löschung refers to the specific process in digital systems or directories. If you are speaking only generally about taking something away, Entfernung fits; if the entry should no longer be available, Löschung is more precise.
Die Löschung der alten Informationen aus dem digitalen Verzeichnis ist geplant.
The deletion of the old information from the digital directory is planned.
Die Entfernung der alten Informationen aus dem Ordner ist geplant.
The removal of the old information from the folder is planned.
