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deselect

de·se·lect
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-si-lekt]
    • /ˌdi sɪˈlɛkt/
    • /ˌdiː.səˈlekt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-si-lekt]
    • /ˌdi sɪˈlɛkt/

Definitions of deselect word

  • verb deselect (of a constituency organization) to refuse to select (an existing MP) for re-election 3
  • verb deselect to discharge (a trainee) during the period of training 3
  • verb deselect to cancel (a highlighted selection of data) on a computer screen 3
  • verb deselect to remove (the check mark) at an option in a dialogue box 3
  • verb with object deselect to discharge (a trainee) from a program of training. 1
  • noun deselect Turn off (a selected feature) on a list of options on a computer menu. 1

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Origin of deselect

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; de- + select

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Deselect

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deselect popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

deselect usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deselect

verb deselect

  • oust — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
  • suspend — to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
  • fire — combustion
  • recall — to bring back from memory; recollect; remember: Can you recall what she said?
  • retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.

Antonyms for deselect

verb deselect

  • hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
  • preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
  • keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.

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