Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of dismissing someone or something; discharge from employment or office: "Dismission" refers to the termination of someone's employment or position, often implying a formal release.
   • The state of being dismissed: It can also describe the condition resulting from being dismissed.

Usage

• "Dismission" is a formal and somewhat rare term. It is most commonly used in official or legal contexts to denote the act of firing or discharging someone from a job or duty. In everyday language, "dismissal" is far more frequent.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The dismission of the employee was handled by the HR department.
  • He received his dismission in a formal letter from the company director.

Advanced Usage

• "Summary dismission": An immediate discharge without the usual formalities or notice.
  • The breach of contract led to his summary dismission.

Variants and Related Words

• Dismissal (n): The much more common synonym for "dismission," meaning the act of sending someone away or removing them from a position.
• Dismiss (v): To order or allow someone to leave; to remove someone from employment or office.
  • The manager had to dismiss the incompetent worker.

Synonyms

• Discharge: The act of releasing someone from a job or obligation.
• Termination: The act of bringing something to an end, especially employment.
• Sacking: Informal term for dismissal from employment.

Antonyms

• Appointment: The act of assigning a job or role to someone.
• Hiring: The act of employing someone.
• Retention: The continued employment or keeping of someone in a position.

Noun

1. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
2. official notice that you have been fired from your job