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de⋅se⋅lect

[dee-si-lekt]
–verb (used with object)
to discharge (a trainee) from a program of training.

Origin:
1960–65; de- + select
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Main Entry:  deselect1
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to decide not to select, to remove from selection
Etymology:  de- + select
Main Entry:  deselect2
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to let an employee go; dehire, dismiss, reject
Etymology:  de- + select
Usage:  euphemism
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