Delete

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1 Delete
2 Remove
3 Erase
4 Remove vs. Erase
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Delete

Deleting something moves it to the recycle bin.

  • Usualy has no confirmation required, but one may be used if it is a situation where it may not be clear what is being deleted.
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Remove

Removing something purges it immediately. There is no undo.

  • Never requires a confirmation.
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Erase

Removing something purges it immediately. There is no undo. Erase is also used in this manner in the recycle bin.

  • "Erase" is always followed by a confirmation page, except for things already in the recycle bin.
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Remove vs. Erase

Both words refer to the same effect, but are used for different subjects. If the thing to be deleted is trivial (very easily recreated or is a relationship only with no data) we use "Remove". If the thing to be purged contains more than trivial data and/or will cause other objects to be purged with it, we use "Erase".

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