Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

preselector

noun
pre·se·lec·tor | \ ˌprēsə̇ˈlektə(r) \

Definition of preselector 

: the part of a radio receiver and especially a superheterodyne receiver in which the incoming signal receives its first filtering

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for preselector

preselect + -or

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about preselector

Share preselector

Resources for preselector

Cite Time Traveler Time Traveler! Explore the year a word first appeared

Dictionary Entries near preselector

prese

preseason

preselect

preselector

presell

presence

presence chamber

Statistics for preselector

Look-up Popularity

Comments on preselector

What made you want to look up preselector? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

atone

to make amends

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Musical Words Quiz

  • gramophone
  • Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Syn City

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games