Definitions
To not select; to rule out of selection.
Word origin
From de- + select.
Used in a sentence
“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: […]”
“One recently deselected Sinn Féin assembly member, Davy Hyland in Newry and Armagh, has already quit the party in protest.”
“Make sure you deselect any files you wish to keep before proceeding with the deletion.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Remove from selection”8 letters
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