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Answer for the clue "Choose someone for a job or function ", 7 letters:
slating

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Word definitions for slating in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. thin layers of rock used for roofing [syn: slate ] a severely critical attack; "the reviewers gave his book a sound slating" the act of laying slates for a roof

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Slate \Slate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Slating .] To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe. To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment. [Polit. Cant] ...

Usage examples of slating.

A large part of the timber is sawed by students at our own sawmill, the plans are drawn by our teacher of architecture and mechanical drawing, and students do the brick- masonry, plastering, painting, carpentry work, tinning, slating, and make most of the furniture.

What he needs to do is drop slating and masonry on to the heads of strolling theatre-goers and diners.