Meaning of the word strikethrough in English
What does strikethrough mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
strikethrough
US /ˈstraɪkˌθruː/
UK /ˈstraɪkˌθruː/
Noun
a line drawn through a word or phrase to indicate that it is to be deleted, but still legible
Example:
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Please use strikethrough for any text you want to remove but keep visible.
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The editor applied a strikethrough to the outdated information.
Verb
to draw a line through a word or phrase to indicate deletion while keeping it legible
Example:
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The teacher asked us to strikethrough any incorrect answers.
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You can strikethrough text in most word processors.