deselect

[ dee-si-lekt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to discharge (a trainee) from a program of training.

deselect

/ ˌdiːsɪˈlɛkt /

verb

1. politics (of a constituency organization) to refuse to select (an existing MP) for re-election
2. to discharge (a trainee) during the period of training
3. computing to cancel (a highlighted selection of data) on a computer screen
4. computing to remove (the check mark) at an option in a dialogue box

Derived Forms

• ˌdeseˈlection, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deselect¹

First recorded in 1960–65; de- + select

Example Sentences

To make some folders online-only, check the Sync these folders only box, then deselect the folders you don’t want local copies of.

From Popular-Science

On iOS, select Options to see the modes and deselect the ones you don’t want.

From Popular-Science

Related Words

• depose
• discharge
• disqualify
• fire
• impeach
• let go
• oust
• recall
• retire
• sack
• suspend
• terminate