Dismissal: meaning, definitions and examples

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dismissal

 

[ dɪsˈmɪsəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

The act of officially removing someone from their job; the state of being removed from a job.

Synonyms

firing, sacking, termination

Examples of usage

  • She received a dismissal letter from her boss.
  • His dismissal came as a shock to the team.
  • The dismissal of the employee was due to budget cuts.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave; the act of sending someone away; the act of officially ending a court case.

Synonyms

acquittal, discharge, exoneration

Examples of usage

  • The judge ordered the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
  • The dismissal of the witness angered the prosecution.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

The act of sending a player off the field by a referee, usually as a punishment.

Synonyms

banishment, ejection

Examples of usage

  • The dismissal of the player for his rough tackling changed the course of the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismissal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demissão

🇮🇳 निष्कासन

🇩🇪 Entlassung

🇮🇩 pemecatan

🇺🇦 звільнення

🇵🇱 zwolnienie

🇯🇵 解雇

🇫🇷 licenciement

🇪🇸 despido

🇹🇷 kovulma

🇰🇷 해고

🇸🇦 إقالة

🇨🇿 propuštění

🇸🇰 prepustenie

🇨🇳 解雇

🇸🇮 odpuščanje

🇮🇸 uppsögn

🇰🇿 қызметтен босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılma

🇲🇽 despido

Etymology

The word 'dismissal' originated from the Latin word 'dismissus', which means 'sent away'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Over the years, 'dismissal' has evolved to encompass various contexts, including workplace, legal, and sports. The concept of dismissal reflects the idea of removal or separation, whether from a job, a legal case, or a sports event.

See also: dismissed, dismissing, dismission, dismissive.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,899 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.