What is the name of the Wikipedia process for discussing the deletion of an article?

The Wikipedia process for discussing the deletion of an article is called Articles for deletion, commonly abbreviated AfD.

AfD is used when an article may not meet Wikipedia’s inclusion policies but does not qualify for immediate speedy deletion. An editor nominates the article, explains the concerns, and invites the community to discuss whether it should be kept, deleted, merged, or redirected. Discussions generally remain open for about seven days.

An administrator or experienced closer evaluates the discussion and determines whether a consensus exists. AfD is not technically a simple vote: arguments based on policies such as notability, verifiability, and reliable sourcing carry more weight than raw vote totals.

The alternatives in the quiz are separate processes. Speedy deletion handles narrowly defined cases without a full discussion, while proposed deletion gives editors a seven-day objection period. Deletion review is used to challenge a previous deletion decision. AfD discussions have also contributed to long-running debates between Wikipedia inclusionists and deletionists.