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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New national selector Marcus North has immediately taken on more responsibility than Luke Wright, relaying selection decisions to players – a job previously done by McCullum.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
A decision on Rew and the rest of the England squad will be influenced by the new selector, a role for which applications closed on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Billy turned on his television set, clicking its channel selector around and around.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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