die Auslöschung
Translation
extinction, annihilation, erasure, deletion
Examples
Die Auslöschung der Daten war ein Fehler.
The deletion of the data was a mistake.
Wir müssen die Auslöschung der Art verhindern.
We must prevent the extinction of the species.
Grammar Patterns
the Auslöschung (extinction/deletion) of sth. The extinction of animal species is a problem.
to lead to Auslöschung (extinction) The war led to the annihilation of the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vernichtung (annihilation), Tilgung (eradication); Antonyms: Erschaffung (creation), Erhaltung (preservation)
Etymology
From the verb 'auslöschen' (to extinguish, erase). It combines 'aus-' (out, completely) + 'löschen' (to extinguish, delete) + the noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'löschen' as 'to delete' a file or 'extinguish' a fire. The prefix 'aus-' intensifies it to mean 'wipe out completely'.