Meaning

To make a choice for oneself..

Definitions by Sense

1. To make a choice for oneself.
2. (linguistics, intransitive) To take one's turn in a conversation by electing to speak.

Example Sentences

Moreover, households that prefer public transportation or slow modes, or only slightly prefer car use, should be able to self-select to areas that support the use of public transportation, walking and cycling.

On the other hand, gapping is inhibited by the fact that current speaker may select next speaker or may continue his turn should no one self-select, by the fact that self-selectors are encouraged to begin early in the current speaker's turn to plan for the start of their own turn, and by the fact that the current speaker, knowing that self-selectors will begin their self-selection at the earliest possible moment, is encouraged to select next speaker at an early point in his turn.

Word Forms

• self-selects
• self-selecting
• self-selected

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When Should You Use Self-select?

Use self-select when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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