clear

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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To use software or hardware products to overwrite storage space on the media with nonsensitive data. This process may include overwriting not only the logical storage location of a file(s) (e.g., file allocation table) but also may include all addressable locations. See comments on Clear/Purge Convergence.

Classifications

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Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

27 surface forms

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pasttense: cleared
presentparticiple: clearing
thirdpersonsingular: clears
pastparticiple: cleared

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