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# Map.prototype.delete()

The **`delete()`** method removes the specified element from a `Map` object by
key.

## Syntax

```js
delete(key)
```

### Parameters

- `key`
  - : The key of the element to remove from the `Map` object.

### Return value

`true` if an element in the `Map` object existed and has been removed, or
`false` if the element does not exist.
