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Definition of preselect - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅se⋅lect

[pree-si-lekt]
–verb (used with object)
to select in advance; choose beforehand.

Origin:
1860–65; pre- + select


pre⋅se⋅lec⋅tion, noun
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pre·se·lect   (prē'sĭ-lěkt')   
tr.v.   pre·se·lect·ed, pre·se·lect·ing, pre·se·lects
To select beforehand, usually according to a specific criterion.
pre'se·lec'tion n.
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