selector
Aussprache: [sɪˈlɛktər]
Kontext: „technology“
(noun) a device, tool, or part of a program that helps choose or pick something from a set of options. Imagine you're using a remote to choose a channel on TV; that remote has a selector.
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The menu on the smart TV has a selector for different streaming services.
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Without a proper selector, it was hard to choose which song to play next.
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What type of selector does this app use to help you find your favorite shows?
Kontext: „games“
(noun) in video games, a selector is a tool or button that lets you pick characters, items, or levels. It helps players make choices in the game.
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The new game features a character selector that allows players to choose their heroes easily.
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Without the right selector, I couldn't access my favorite level in the game.
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How does the character selector work in this game?
Kontext: „programming“
(noun) in computer coding, a selector is a part of the code that specifies elements to style or change. Think of it like a highlighter that points to what you want to change on a web page.
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The CSS selector made it easy to change the color of all the buttons on the website.
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If you forget to use the right selector, the styles won't apply to anything.
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What does the selector in this code do for the webpage?