preselect

verb

pre·​se·​lect ˌprē-sə-ˈlekt How to pronounce preselect (audio)
preselected; preselecting; preselects

transitive verb

: to choose in advance usually on the basis of a particular criterion
preselection noun

Examples of preselect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One note about the initial setup: An early pop-up screen preselects several UScellular apps for installation. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024 Customers preselect a one-hour slot for their delivery. Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2022 Travelers who want a meat-free meal on international routes should preselect their meals while purchasing their tickets or during check-in. cleveland, 29 May 2022 Jones, a philosophy professor, frequently presents her students with ethical conundrums, such as whether potential parents should preselect embryos with desirable traits. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 See all Example Sentences for preselect 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preselect was circa 1859

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“Preselect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preselect. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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