deselect
Pronunciations
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/ˌdiːsəˈlɛkt/
Verb
To not select; to rule out of selection.
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ACTION may deselect a Trainee out of a training program for any of the following reasons: (a) Failure to meet training selection standards which includes, but is not limited to, the following conduct: […]
To reject (an incumbent) as a party's candidate for a forthcoming election.
Usage- UK usage
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One recently deselected Sinn Féin assembly member, Davy Hyland in Newry and Armagh, has already quit the party in protest.
To remove from an existing selection.
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Make sure you deselect any files you wish to keep before proceeding with the deletion.
Word forms
deselectsdeselectingdeselecteddeselected