Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dismissal
noun
/dɪsˈmɪsəl/
Definition
The act of removing someone from a position or terminating something.
Examples
- After the recent evaluations, the company announced the dismissal of several employees.
- The teacher’s dismissal of the student’s question surprised the class.
- His dismissal from the team came as a shock to everyone.
Meaning
Dismissal refers to the decision to let someone go from their job or to conclude a situation.
Synonyms
- termination
- discharge
- firing
- expulsion
- ouster
