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coordinate
to arrange or select things so that they work well together. [1/3 definitions]
dial
a movable disk with numbered finger holes on some older telephones. A telephone dial allows the caller to select the numbers being called by turning the disk. [2/6 definitions]
draft
of a government agency, to select (a person or persons) for required military service. [2/10 definitions]
excerpt
to select and use part of a book, a film, or other work. [1/2 definitions]
judge
to decide or select the winner of. [1/6 definitions]
light pen
an electronic device that can detect light and dark areas on a computer screen. It is used to select objects on the screen.
mouse
a small tool used with personal computers. The person using the computer moves the mouse to select and move items on the computer screen. Most mice are connected to the computer by a cord that looks like a mouse's tail. [1/2 definitions]
select
When you select something, you choose it out of a group of things. [3 definitions]
tune in
to adjust to receive TV or radio signals from a certain station, or to select from a number of programs.
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