What is Difference Between delete and Truncate?

Answer Posted / kiran.

Delete(DML) : All records not possible to Delete at a time,
Where clause is allowed.
structure of the table is available.
Roll Back is possible.

Truncate(DDL): All records possible to Delete at a time,
Where clause is not allowed.
structure of the table is not available.
Roll Back is possible.
>Truncate Table<tablename>;

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