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What is DELETE statement?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

DELETE removes rows from a table.

Deep explanation

It deletes data based on conditions.

Real-world example

Removing inactive employees.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting WHERE clause.

Follow-up questions

  • DELETE vs TRUNCATE?
  • Is DELETE reversible?

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