Definition of the word selector

The word "selector" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "selectio" means "a choosing" or "a selecting", which is derived from the verb "selectus", meaning "chosen" or "picked out". In English, the word "selector" was first used in the 15th century as a noun, referring to a person who makes a selection or chooses something. Over time, the meaning expanded to include a device or mechanism used to make a selection, such as a radio frequency (RF) selector or an electronic switch. Today, the term is widely used in various contexts, including electronics, engineering, and computing, to refer to hardware or software that allows users to make choices or selections.