Safely Deleting Dictionary Entries

Use this skill when you need to remove an entry from the dictionary. This ensures all indexes and cross-references are properly updated.

When to Delete an Entry

Valid reasons for deletion:

• Duplicate entry - Another entry exists for the same word (see resolve-duplicates skill)
• Erroneous entry - Entry contains fundamental errors that cannot be corrected
• Out of scope - Word doesn't belong in a learner's dictionary (too obscure, offensive, etc.)
• Merged into another entry - Content has been incorporated elsewhere

Do NOT delete entries just because they need improvement - use revise-entries skill instead.

Pre-Deletion Checklist

Before deleting any entry: