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purge

/pɜːrdʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does purge mean?

verb

To remove or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary, often in a thorough or complete way. To free from something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

"The government decided to purge the country's records of all sensitive information."

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