deletion / cancellation
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deletion
The removal or deletion of something, for example an item from a list, from a text, or from a budget.
Die Streichung der finanziellen Förderung bedroht die Existenz des Projekts.
The deletion of the financial funding threatens the existence of the project.
'Streichung' (deletion/cancellation) is the nominalization of the verb 'streichen' (to cross out / cancel). The ending '-ung' turns the action of 'streichen' into a feminine noun that describes the result or the process itself.
Das Verb ist „streichen“, das Nomen dazu ist „die Streichung“.
The verb is 'streichen' (to cross out / cancel); the corresponding noun is 'die Streichung' (the deletion/cancellation).
The context shows which meaning is intended. If it is about budgets, lists, or texts, it means 'Löschung' (deletion). If it is about flights, trains, or appointments, it means 'Annullierung' (cancellation).
Die Streichung seines Namens von der Liste war ein Fehler.
The deletion of his name from the list was a mistake.
In the meaning 'Löschung' (deletion), the word is often used in financial or administrative contexts. Typical phrases are 'die Streichung von Geldern' (the deletion/cutting of funds), 'die Streichung von Stellen' (the elimination of positions), or 'die Streichung von Subventionen' (the removal of subsidies).
Die geplante Streichung von Arbeitsplätzen führte zu Protesten.
The planned elimination of jobs led to protests.
In the meaning 'Annullierung' (cancellation), 'Streichung' (cancellation) usually refers to planned events. Common combinations are 'die Streichung eines Fluges' (the cancellation of a flight), 'die Streichung eines Zuges' (the cancellation of a train), or 'die Streichung eines Termins' (the cancellation of an appointment).
Ich habe gerade eine E-Mail über die Streichung meines Zahnarzttermins erhalten.
I just received an email about the cancellation of my dentist appointment.
distance / removal
'die Entfernung' and 'die Streichung' can both mean that something is no longer there. 'die Entfernung' is more general and fits when something is taken away or removed, including in very concrete cases, for example a stain or an old sign. 'die Streichung' is used more for texts, lists, plans, or money: an item is deleted, an amount is removed, or a train is canceled. When it is about the act of removing something itself, 'Entfernung' often fits. When something is taken out of a plan or document, 'Streichung' sounds more precise.
Nach der Besprechung wurde die Streichung eines Punktes aus der Liste beschlossen.
After the meeting, they decided to remove one item from the list.
Die Entfernung des alten Teppichs dauerte länger als geplant.
The removal of the old carpet took longer than planned.