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Picker

/ˈpɪk.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person or machine that gathers, harvests, or selects items.

    "The orchard hired temporary fruit pickers for the autumn harvest."
  2. 2

    A software interface element that allows a user to select a value, such as a date or color.

    "The user interface includes a convenient color picker for custom designs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pick' combined with the agent suffix '-er'. The root 'pick' traces back through Middle English from Old English and Old Norse, ultimately rooted in Germanic traditions relating to pointed tools, selecting, or gathering.

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