excision
noun
Simple meaning
The removal of some text during editing.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪkˈsɪʒən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The removal of some text during editing.
genetics
The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.
surgery
The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The removal of some text during editing.
Used this way, excision is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: removal of some text during editing
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