De-picturing refers to the act of removing or erasing an image or representation. There are several synonymous phrases that can be used to describe this process, including 'unpicturing', 'erasing', 'deleting', 'eradicating', 'obliterating' and 'removing the image/representation'. Each of these terms convey a similar meaning to de-picturing but vary slightly in their connotations. While erasing and deleting suggest a deliberate and intentional removal of an image from a document or surface, obliteration and eradication imply a more forceful and complete elimination. Regardless of the synonym chosen, the act of de-picturing is an essential tool for editing and refining images in a range of contexts, from graphic design to scientific research.