prechoose
Select in advance
To prechoose is to select something in advance, before a decision would normally be made or before options are formally presented: Students can prechoose their courses during the spring registration period.
The word emphasizes that the choosing happens ahead of the usual or expected time.
Choose before the main event
- predetermineDecide before the fact
- shortlistCulled selection for review
- curateSelect and present thoughtfully
- filterPorous separation device
earmark · designate · prioritize · screen · vet · evaluate · rank · sort
Configured before use
- prearrangePlan something in advance
- readySuitable for use now
- setupHow something is arranged
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
provisioning · staging · preliminary · default · configure · specify · reserve · allocate
preselect
Choose before the main event
- predetermineDecide before the fact
- shortlistCulled selection for review
- curateSelect and present thoughtfully
filter · earmark · designate · prioritize · screen · vet · evaluate · rank · sort · criteria
preset
Configured before use
- prearrangePlan something in advance
- readySuitable for use now
- setupHow something is arranged
groundwork · provisioning · staging · preliminary · default · configure · specify · reserve · allocate · assignment
prechooseimprovise
Perform without preparation
wing it · go with the flow · play it by ear · leave to chance · randomize
choose, chosen, choosing, chose, chooses, choices, unchosen, chooser, choosers