dismissal — the action of dismissing someone from employment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of dismissing someone from employment
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈmɪsəl/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's dismissal of the intern's suggestion led to a missed million-dollar opportunity.
- After sleeping through three meetings, his dismissal came as no surprise to anyone except his mother.
- The teacher's dismissal of the class was delayed because no one could find the key to unlock the door.
dismissal
NOUN[/dɪsˈmɪsəl/]
the action of dismissing someone from employment
After the scandal, the CEO announced the manager's immediate dismissal in front of everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dismissal derives from Latin 'dimittere', a compound of 'dis-' (away) and 'mittere' (to send), literally meaning 'to send away'. The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote the act of removing someone from a position or ending an engagement.
Breakdown
dis- (away) + mittere (to send) + -al (denoting an action or state), literally 'sending away'.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's dismissal of the intern's suggestion led to a missed million-dollar opportunity.”
“After sleeping through three meetings, his dismissal came as no surprise to anyone except his mother.”
“The teacher's dismissal of the class was delayed because no one could find the key to unlock the door.”
“The court's dismissal of the case saved taxpayers thousands in legal fees.”
“His dismissal of vegetables as 'rabbit food' didn't stop his wife from serving salad every night.”
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