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Definition of preselection

preselection

/ˌpriː.sɪˈlɛk.ʃən/
pre · se · lec · tion
Plural:preselections
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Adjective:preselective
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preselection Lexical Profile

preselection Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of choosing someone or something in advance, especially on the basis of specific criteria or preliminary screening.

Example

"The hiring committee completed a careful preselection of applicants before scheduling the formal interviews."

2

Australian The formal process by which a political party chooses its official candidate to contest a particular electoral district.

Example

"She won the party preselection for the marginal seat after a closely contested vote among local branch members."

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• Rhymes for preselection

• Nearby Words

prescriptive
preseason
preselect
preselection
presell
presence
present

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preselection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preselection
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