Chooser: meaning, definitions and examples

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chooser

 

[ หˆtสƒuหzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

making a decision

A person or thing that chooses or selects something, especially in a situation where there are multiple options available.

Synonyms

decider, picker, selector.

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Word Description / Examples
chooser

Used to refer to someone who selects or picks something, focusing on the act of choosing. It's more of a neutral term.

  • Being the chooser of the dinner location, Jane felt a bit of pressure.
selector

Used to describe someone who chooses from a set of options, often implying a more formal or methodical process.

  • She was the selector for the university's new research grant recipients.
picker

Refers to someone who selects or picks items, often used when the task is more casual or physical.

  • The fruit picker worked tirelessly in the orchard.
decider

Used when someone makes a final decision, often in situations with options or conflicts. It implies authority.

  • He was the decider of the team's final strategy.

Examples of usage

  • He acted as the chooser, deciding which movie to watch.
  • The app serves as a chooser of the best restaurants in the area.
Context #2 | Noun

computer science

In computer programming, a chooser is a user interface element that allows the user to select from a list of options.

Synonyms

picker, selector.

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Word Description / Examples
chooser

This word is used for someone who makes choices or decisions among several options, relatively informal.

  • As the chooser of the group, she had to pick the restaurant
  • | The game requires a chooser to decide who goes first
selector

This word is used in more formal contexts and often refers to someone who carefully selects something based on criteria.

  • The job of the selector is to choose the best candidates for the scholarship
  • | The software's selector allows users to filter search options
picker

This word is often used when someone selects or chooses something from a variety of options, and it can also refer to someone who gathers fruits or vegetables.

  • He is a great picker of songs for the playlist
  • | The apple picker worked diligently in the orchard every fall

Examples of usage

  • The dropdown menu on the website is a chooser for language selection.
  • The file explorer has a chooser for selecting multiple files at once.

Translations

Translations of the word "chooser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escolhedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฏเคจเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรคhler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemilih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑะธั€ะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybierajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ธๆŠž่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท choisisseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ selector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํƒ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybรญraฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyberaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€‰ๆ‹ฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izbirnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃะดะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seรงici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ selector

Etymology

The word 'chooser' originated from the Old English word 'ceosan', meaning 'to choose'. Over time, it evolved into 'chooser' in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of selecting or making decisions. The term has been commonly used in various contexts, from everyday decision-making to computer programming interfaces.

See also: choice, choose, choosily, choosiness, choosing, choosy, chosen.