In plain English
This means removing something in a way that cannot be undone. Once the account or data is removed, it cannot be brought back.
In context
Here, it labels the action that confirms removal of the account or data in a way that cannot be reversed.
- Situation
- Notification, privacy, data-export, and account-deletion settings
- What it communicates
- labels the final confirmation action for deletion
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish when the removal occurs, only that the removal is irreversible.
Examples
“He archived the draft instead of permanently deleting it because he might need it later.”
“To remove the old account for good, choose Permanently delete.”