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dismissal

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈmɪsəl]

Word

Context: “employment”

(noun) when someone is told they can no longer work for a company. It's what happens when your boss decides you can't stay on the job anymore.

Example

The dismissal of the employee was handled professionally.

Example

Her dismissal from the company was unexpected and shocking.

Example

What were the reasons for his dismissal from the job?

Context: “education”

(noun) the time when students are allowed to leave school for the day. It's like a bell ringing that tells everyone they can go home.

Example

The dismissal bell rang at three o'clock, and everyone rushed to the exit.

Example

There was no dismissal until the teacher finished the lesson.

Example

When is the dismissal time for the students today?

Context: “legal”

(noun) when a court case is ended before it goes to trial. It's like saying the case is stopped and won't continue.

Example

The judge announced the dismissal of the case after reviewing the evidence.

Example

The dismissal of the case did not mean the issue was settled.

Example

What led to the dismissal of the case by the judge?

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