deselector en · NOUN
Etymology
From deselect + -or.
Meanings
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A factor that tends to exclude something from being selected.
Some possible deselectors: Males wearing their hair too long or with sideburns may be viewed as messy, unkempt or failing to keep current.
1991, E. Patricia Birsner, Mid-career job hunting: official handbook of the Forty Plus Club:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deselectors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |