selector
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that selects
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a device used in automatic telephone switching that connects one circuit with any one of a number of other circuits
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a person who chooses the members of a sports team
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the holder of a tract of land acquired by free-selection
Example Sentences
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They were engaged in discussions with selector Marcus North, with England due to name their team later in the day.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Darren Gough has questioned the appointment of Marcus North as England's new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
There’s also an interfacing rotary selector in the center console for your dialing convenience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The power cable has been severed and the lead to the aboveground antenna is lost and Werner would not be surprised if the selector panel is broken.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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