message deletion
[ˈmɛsɪdʒ dɪˈliːʃən]
nounpl: message deletions
exclusão de mensagem
1. The action of permanently removing or erasing a message from a communication platform or device
The message deletion feature allows users to remove sent text messages within a certain timeframe.
O recurso de exclusão de mensagem permite que os usuários removam mensagens de texto enviadas dentro de um período determinado.
2. The process of removing a message from a recipient's inbox or conversation thread
After realizing the mistake, she requested message deletion from the group chat.
Após perceber o erro, ela solicitou a exclusão da mensagem do bate-papo em grupo.
3. A feature in messaging applications that enables users to erase messages from their devices
WhatsApp's message deletion function works for up to 7 minutes after sending.
A função de exclusão de mensagem do WhatsApp funciona até 7 minutos após o envio.
Message deletion became culturally significant with the rise of messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, particularly in Brazil where WhatsApp dominates communication. The feature addresses privacy concerns and allows users to correct mistakes in digital communication, reflecting broader discussions about the right to be forgotten in the digital age.
NYC Slang
deleting the text
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