preselect
verb
pre·se·lect
ˌprē-sə-ˈlekt 
preselected; preselecting; preselects
: to choose in advance usually on the basis of a particular criterion
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In addition, preselect a PR company that has experience in supporting tech businesses during adverse reputation events.
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Sandra Pretorius, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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Sandra Pretorius, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for preselect
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“Preselect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preselect. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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