handpick

[ hand-pik ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to pick by hand.

  2. to select personally and with care: The boss handpicked his assistants.

Origin of handpick

1
First recorded in 1825–35; hand + pick1

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British Dictionary definitions for hand-pick

hand-pick

verb
  1. (tr) to choose or select with great care, as for a special job or purpose

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