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Definition of deselection

deselection

/diːsɪˈlɛkʃən/
de · se · lec · tion
Plural:deselections
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deselection Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of rejecting, removing, or reversing the selection of a person or thing previously chosen.

Example

"The library's annual deselection of outdated reference books freed up much-needed shelf space."

2

British The decision by a local political party branch not to adopt an incumbent Member of Parliament or councillor as its candidate for an upcoming election.

Example

"Several prominent backbenchers faced the threat of deselection by their local constituency parties."

3

In computing, the action of clearing or canceling a current selection of text, files, or interface options.

Example

"Clicking anywhere outside the bounding box will trigger the deselection of all highlighted icons."

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• Rhymes for deselection

• Nearby Words

desegregate
desegregation
deselect
deselection
desensitization
desensitize
desert

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deselection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deselection
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