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Meaning of dismissals
The primary meaning of the word "dismissals" refers to the act of terminating someone's employment or service.
Etymology of dismissals
The word "dismissals" comes from the verb "dismiss", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away") and "missus" (meaning "sent")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of sending someone away or terminating their employment
Synonyms
firings
layoffs
terminations
sackings
releases
dismissals
expulsions
ejections
oustings
removals
departures
exits
terminations
layoffs
redundancies
retrenchments
downsizings
cutbacks
reorganizations
restructurings
downscales
severances
separations
discharges
letgos
Definitions
- The act of terminating someone's employment or service
- * The act of rejecting or refusing something, such as a proposal or an idea
- * The act of sending someone away, such as a student from school or an employee from work
Usage Examples
- The company announced a series of dismissals due to financial difficulties
- * The teacher's dismissals of the student's ideas were hurtful and discouraging
- * The court's dismissals of the lawsuit were overturned on appeal
Antonyms
hirings
employments
engagements
appointments
promotions
advancements
retentions
keepings
continuations
extensions
renewals
reinstatements
reemployments
recalls
rehires