English Explanatory Dictionary

deselect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To not select; to rule out of selection.
  2. To reject (an incumbent) as a party's candidate for a forthcoming election.
  3. To remove from an existing selection.

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːsəˈlɛkt/ En-us-deselect.ogg

Word forms

deselect deselects deselecting deselected

Etymology

From de- + select.

Synonyms

unselect

Antonyms

select reselect

Related words

deselection

Derived words

deselectable deselector
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