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deselect

The correct spelling is deselect.

How to pronounce deselect

/diːsəˈlɛkt/
verb

IPA: /diːsəˈlɛkt/

Say it like: Des-ele-ct

The correct spelling is deselect. To not select; to rule out of selection. For example: "Make sure you deselect any files you wish to keep before proceeding with the deletion."

Usage Examples

Make sure you deselect any files you wish to keep before proceeding with the deletion.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To not select; to rule out of selection.
  2. 2.To reject (an MP) as constituency candidate at a forthcoming election.
  3. 3.To remove from an existing selection.

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