Definitions
1.VerbTo remove (markings or information)."I erased that word from the page because it was wrong."
2.VerbTo obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize."I'm going to erase this tape."
3.VerbTo obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite."I'm going to erase those files."
4.VerbTo remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play"Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play."
5.VerbTo be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information)."The chalkboard erased easily.; The files will erase quickly."
6.VerbTo disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.
7.VerbTo kill; assassinate.
8.NounThe operation of deleting data.