Purging,

Definition of Purging:

1. Cleaning out inactive or obsolete records or data from the set of active files (whether physical or computer-based) for archiving or destruction (deletion).

Synonyms of Purging

Absolution, Abstergent, Abstersion, Acquittal, Acquittance, ■■■■■■■■■■■■■, ■■■■■■ murder, Bowdlerization, Bumping-off, Catharsis, Cathartic, Cleaning, Cleansing, Clearance, Clearing, Compurgation, Deliverance, Depurative, Destigmatization, Destigmatizing, Detergent, Detersion, Discharge, Disculpation, Dismissal, Diuretic, Dry cleaning, Elimination, Emetic, Emotional release, Exculpation, Excuse, Exoneration, Explanation, Expurgation, Expurgatory, Forgiveness, Foul play, Freeing, ■■■■■■■■, Intermission, Justification, Liquidation, Lustral, Lustration, Manslaughter, Murder, Pardon, Purgation, Purgative, Purge, Purification, Purificatory, Purifying, Quietus, Quittance, Rationalization, Rehabilitation, Reinstatement, Release, Remission, Removal, Reprieve, Respite, Restoration, Steam cleaning, Surcease, Suspension, Thuggee, Thuggery, Thuggism, Verdict of acquittal, Vindication