"multiselection" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From multi- + selection. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|selection}} multi- + selection Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} multiselection (uncountable)
  1. (computing, graphical user interface) Multiple selection; the ability to have more than one item selected at the same time. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, Graphical user interface
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