Dismiss Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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dismiss
dis-miss
Definitions
workplace
To remove someone from their job, especially because they have done something wrong or not performed well.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was dismissed for incompetence.
- She was dismissed from her position as manager.
formal
To decide that something is not important or worth considering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He dismissed the idea as impractical.
- She dismissed his concerns as unfounded.
legal
An official order that ends a court case, without the need for a trial.
Synonyms
absolution, acquittal, exoneration.
Examples of usage
- The case was settled out of court with a dismissal.
- The judge issued a dismissal of the charges.
Translations
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Quick facts about “dismiss”
Dismiss is a 2-syllable verb and noun (dis-miss). It is pronounced /dɪsˈmɪs/ in American English and /dɪsmˈɪs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #5,954 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'dismiss'
The word 'dismiss' originated from the Latin word 'dimittere', which means 'to send away'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of 'to send someone away' and 'to disregard or ignore something'. The modern usage of 'dismiss' reflects both these original meanings, whether in the context of employment termination or the act of considering something unimportant.
See also: miss, missed, misses, missile, mission, missive, remiss.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,954 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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