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dismissal

/dɪsˈmɪsəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does dismissal mean?

noun, verb

The act of dismissing someone or something, or the state of being dismissed. A dismissal can also refer to the act of sending someone away or firing them from a job.

Example

"The manager's dismissal of the employee's concerns was seen as abrupt and unprofessional."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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