Sel
name, noun
name, noun ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Initialism of single-event latchup (a destructive internal short circuit produced by a particle of ionizing radiation striking a CMOS computer chip). abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 2 Initialism of Social–emotional learning. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
"In a March interview conducted over email, Mr. Rufo stated that while social-emotional learning sounds “positive and uncontroversial” in theory, “in practice, SEL serves as a delivery mechanism for radical pedagogies such as critical race theory and gender deconstructionism.”"
- 3 Initialism of shelf edge label. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism
Proper Noun
- 1 A diminutive of the female given name Selena.
Example
More examples"In a March interview conducted over email, Mr. Rufo stated that while social-emotional learning sounds “positive and uncontroversial” in theory, “in practice, SEL serves as a delivery mechanism for radical pedagogies such as critical race theory and gender deconstructionism.”"
Etymology
Clipping of Selena.
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