# delegate vs delete

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### delegate
*noun · IPA /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ · frequency rank #11,197*
A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.

### delete
*verb · IPA /dɪˈliːt/ · frequency rank #4,935*
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

## Source
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