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successfully deleted
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "successfully deleted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that an action of deletion has been completed without any issues. Example: "The file has been successfully deleted from the system."
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The deletion project successfully deleted 96.5% of ORFs attempted that were defined by a stretch of DNA that could potentially encode a protein of ≥100 amino acids.
Science
Supplementary Figure 2 Injection of AAV-iCre-2A-Venus into the SPZ successfully deleted Vgat.
Science & Research
Then select "App Settings" and scroll down to "Delete Account". Once you've done this, the app will give you an "Account successfully deleted" message.
News & Media
With a lactose inducible promoter for CRISPR array expression, we significantly decreased the toxicity of CRISPR-Cas and enhanced the transformation efficiency, and successfully deleted spo0A with an editing efficiency of 100%.
Science
Finally, the entire dal gene was thus successfully deleted via double crossing over and marker excision in the chromosome of B. subtilis 1A751, which was further confirmed by PCR amplification.
Nevertheless, we successfully deleted polyadenylation-related cis-elements downstream of the distal pA site and observed the decreased expression of the long isoform of RNASEH2C (Fig. S15B and S15C), suggesting that these elements were helpful for the recognition and cleavage of the distal pA site.
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We went through the opt-out process of Euclid, and found out that after submitting, it takes a surprising long time of 7 days to successfully delete the applicant's MAC address from their database.
Messages you successfully delete for everyone will be replaced with "This message was deleted" in your recipients' chats.
News & Media
We constructed deletion cassettes, targeting guaBA and htrA, for use with the λ Red-mediated site-directed mutagenesis method, and have used each cassette to successfully delete either guaBA or htrA from wildtype S. Typhi Ty2.
In contrast, in our recent paper we demonstrated that we could successfully delete 239 of the 332 amino acids comprising Abi and retain both SCAR and SCAR complex stability in the Dictyostelium abiA null.
In contrast, the PPMs are generally thought to exist as monomers whose catalytic domains are highly conserved, and as we were able to successfully delete seven of nine (78%) of the PPMs, this suggests a mechanism of functional compensation by other PPMs.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "successfully deleted" to clearly indicate that a deletion process has been completed without errors or issues. This is particularly useful in technical documentation, user interfaces, and formal reports to confirm the successful outcome of the deletion action.
Common error
While accurate, "successfully deleted" can sound overly formal in casual conversation. Consider using simpler alternatives like "deleted" or "removed" for a more natural tone.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "successfully deleted" functions as an adjective-verb construction where "successfully" modifies the verb "deleted". Ludwig's examples show it is used to confirm the positive completion of a removal process.
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News & Media
15%
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2%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "successfully deleted" is a common and grammatically correct way to indicate that a deletion process has been completed without issues. As Ludwig confirms, it's prevalent in scientific, technical, and general writing where clarity and confirmation of a successful action are important. Although versatile, its formal tone might not be suitable for all contexts, and simpler alternatives might be preferred in casual settings. Use it to confidently communicate the successful removal of something, while keeping context in mind.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
effectively removed
Changes the verb from 'deleted' to 'removed', slightly altering the focus to the action of removing rather than the state of being deleted.
successfully eliminated
Replaces 'deleted' with 'eliminated', suggesting a more thorough and complete removal.
successfully eradicated
Substitutes 'deleted' with 'eradicated', implying the removal of something undesirable or harmful.
successfully erased
Uses 'erased' instead of 'deleted', often used for digital data or memories.
completely removed
Emphasizes the completeness of the removal, rather than the success of the action.
successfully wiped
Replaces 'deleted' with 'wiped', commonly used in the context of data or storage devices.
successfully purged
Suggests a cleansing or purification by removing something, rather than a simple deletion.
properly discarded
Focuses on the correctness or appropriateness of the disposal, shifting away from the success of the deletion itself.
successfully terminated
Replaces 'deleted' suggesting a finality of removal or ending.
successfully expunged
Uses 'expunged' for a more formal or legal context of deletion, implying a record or trace has been removed.
FAQs
How can I rephrase "successfully deleted" for different contexts?
You can use alternatives like "effectively removed" for a general replacement, "completely eradicated" for a stronger emphasis on removal, or "properly discarded" when focusing on correct disposal.
Is "successfully deleted" too formal for casual writing?
In informal contexts, consider using simpler terms like "deleted", "removed", or "got rid of". The phrase "successfully deleted" implies a formal process that might not be necessary in casual communication.
What does it mean when something is described as "successfully deleted"?
It means that an item, file, or account has been removed from a system or location without any errors or complications, confirming the intended action was completed as expected.
What's the difference between "deleted" and "successfully deleted"?
"Deleted" simply indicates an action was performed, whereas "successfully deleted" confirms that the action was completed without any problems or failures, adding a layer of assurance.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested