preselection

noun

Definition of preselectionnext
as in candidate

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Recent Examples of preselection This preselection process dramatically speeds things up, reducing what once took hours to something approaching real-time identification of maritime targets. — David Szondy may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preselection
  1. candidate
  2. nominee
  3. selection
  4. appointee
Noun
  • But the learning curve was steep until new AI tools came along, said Murtaza Ali, a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington whose research focuses on computer science education.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This was a love letter to the Shield that doubled as a match-of-the-year candidate.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of candidate
Noun
  • Before the ceremony, nominees, performers, presenters and supporters gathered near the Black Carpet.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • The Broadway adaptation now sees a book by Dogfight‘s Peter Duchan, with Tony nominee Saheem Ali (Buena Vista Social Club) directing.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of nominee
Noun
  • Their names and images appeared on a screen as a Kansas City vocalist performed a gospel selection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Quince offers a selection of travel-friendly shoes that check all of her boxes.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • Former African Development Bank vice president Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala is also among the appointees, injecting development finance expertise.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
  • The front office has been staffed by political appointees with little or no training in medicine or public health.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of appointee

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“Preselection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselection. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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