Meaning of the word backspace in English
What does backspace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
backspace
US /ˈbæk.speɪs/
UK /ˈbæk.speɪs/
Noun
a key on a computer keyboard that moves the cursor one space backward and deletes the character at that position
Example:
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If you make a mistake, just press backspace.
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The backspace key on my laptop is broken.
Verb
to move the cursor back one or more spaces on a computer screen, usually deleting characters
Example:
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I had to backspace to correct the typo.
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She backspaced over the entire sentence.