deselects; deselected; deselecting
1
computers
: to remove (something) from a list of choices especially by clicking with a computer mouse
If you don't want the computer program to automatically correct your spelling, you will have to deselect that option.
2
British, politics
: to choose not to have (a current member of Parliament) as a candidate again at the next election
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“Deselect.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/deselect. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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