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Clarify remove vs. delete (#21297)
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Co-authored-by: Simon Lamon <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Franck Nijhof <[email protected]>
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subtitle: The difference between remove/delete and add/create.
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# Remove vs Delete
# Removing or deleting content

Remove and Delete are quite similar, but can be frustrating if used inconsistently.
_Remove_ and _Delete_ are quite similar, but can be frustrating if used inconsistently.

- Remove refers to an action that can be restored or reapplied.
- Delete refers to a permanent, non-recoverable action.

## Remove

Take away and set aside, but kept in existence.
The term _Remove_ should always be used when an item/setting or content is to be removed or disassociated, but the action can be reversed or reapplied.

For example:

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## Delete

Erase, rendered nonexistent or nonrecoverable.
The term _Delete_ should always be used to refer to any action that will cause the permanent deletion of an item/setting or content.

For example:

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