programselector

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm sɪˌlek.tər/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm sɪˌlek.tɚ/

A program selector is a button or tool that helps you choose which program to use.

Press the program selector to pick the game you want to play.

SYNONYMS

program chooser program picker mode selector channel selector option selector

RELATED WORDS

button menu switch remote control setting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device or switch on a machine that sets it to a particular operating program.

The washing machine's program selector has settings for cotton and wool.

3. A software control that lets a user pick which application or routine will run.

The launcher's program selector lists all installed apps.

4. A part of a TV or radio that chooses between different broadcast programs or channels.

He turned the program selector to find the cartoon channel.