Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

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Delete

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) B2 verb

Discard

Top 3.000 (häufig) C1 verb

Eliminate

Top 2.000 (häufig) B2 verb

Remove

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) A2 verb

	Delete	Discard	Eliminate	Remove
Aussprache	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪsˈkɑːd// 🇺🇸 //dɪsˈkɑrd//	🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutung	Etwas komplett entfernen. To remove something completely.	To throw something away or get rid of it.	Etwas komplett loswerden. To completely get rid of something.	Etwas wegnehmen oder loswerden. To take something away or get rid of it.
Beispiel	Your name has been deleted from the list.	Please discard any items that are damaged.	We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.	Please remove the stain from the carpet.
Register	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral
Wie häufig	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)	Top 3.000 (häufig)	Top 2.000 (häufig)	Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-Niveau	B2	C1	B2	A2
Wortart	verb	verb	verb	verb
Kollokationen	accidentally, inadvertently, automatically, from, delete as appropriate	discard a plan, discard evidence, discard old habits	eliminate risks, eliminate competition, eliminate errors, eliminate waste	altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with, altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with
Antonyme	add, include, retain	keep, retain, preserve	retain, keep, maintain	add, include
Häufige Fehler	'Delete' used incorrectly with non-count nouns (e.g. 'delete information' instead of 'delete files')., Mixing up 'delete' with 'erase' in physical vs. digital contexts., Confusing 'delete' with 'remove' where the nuance might be different.	Confuse with 'dispose of' which has similar meaning but is more formal., Use 'discard' incorrectly with non-physical items, like feelings., Misuse the tense; should be 'discarded' in past forms.	Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely., Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object., Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.	Confusing 'remove' with 'erase' — 'erase' is often used for writing or drawings., Using 'remove' without a clear object — remember to specify what is being removed., Incorrectly using 'removal' as a verb.
Hinweise zur Verwendung	Verwenden Sie 'löschen' sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten, insbesondere bei digitalen Inhalten. Vermeiden Sie es, in lockeren Gesprächen physische Entfernungen zu beschreiben. Use 'delete' in both formal and informal contexts, especially with digital content. Avoid using it for physical removal in casual settings.	Use 'discard' when talking about getting rid of things that are no longer wanted or needed. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.	'Eliminieren' wird eher in formellen oder neutralen Kontexten verwendet, zum Beispiel beim Schreiben oder in Präsentationen. In sehr lockeren Gesprächen ist es eher unüblich. Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Verwenden Sie 'entfernen' in neutralen Kontexten, wie z. B. in formellen Texten oder Gesprächen. In der informellen Sprache, wo einfachere Wörter wie 'wegnehmen' bevorzugt werden könnten, ist es weniger gebräuchlich. Use 'remove' in neutral contexts, such as formal writing or conversations. It is less common in informal speech where simpler words like 'take away' might be preferred.

Sieh es in echten Clips

I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

Remove

Häufige Fragen: Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove?

Delete: To remove something completely. Discard: To throw something away or get rid of it. Eliminate: To completely get rid of something. Remove: To take something away or get rid of it.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove?

Discard ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Delete: B2, Discard: C1, Eliminate: B2, Remove: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove?

Delete: verb, Discard: verb, Eliminate: verb, Remove: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Delete: Your name has been deleted from the list. Discard: Please discard any items that are damaged. Eliminate: We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money. Remove: Please remove the stain from the carpet.

Kann ich Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Delete, Discard, Eliminate und Remove sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.