Deselect
(verb)
- To remove from a selection or list.
- To stop selecting or choosing someone or something.
Origin:
Late 19th century: back-formation from deselection.
Examples:
- I accidentally deselected all the files I had selected.
- I need to deselect the option that I had selected by mistake.
- It's important to deselect any unwanted items before finalizing the order.
- The company deselected the candidate who was not a good fit.
- The team deselected the player who had been injured.