select
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
adjective
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chosen in preference to another or others; selected.
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of special value or excellence; choice.
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careful or fastidious in selecting; discriminating.
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carefully or fastidiously chosen; exclusive.
a select group of friends.
verb
adjective
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Also: selected. chosen in preference to another or others
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of particular quality or excellence
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limited as to membership or entry
a select gathering
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careful in making a choice
Related Words
See choose.
Other Word Forms
- nonselected adjective
- reselect verb (used with object)
- selectability noun
- selectable adjective
- selectly adverb
- selectness noun
- selector noun
- unselect adjective
- unselected adjective
- well-selected adjective
Etymology
Origin of select
First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin sēlēctus (past participle of sēligere “to gather apart”), equivalent to sē- “apart” + leg(ere) “to gather, choose” + -tus past participle suffix; lection ( def. ), se-
Example Sentences
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However, “the odds of selecting a thematic fund that both survives and outperforms global equities over longer periods have been slim,” the Morningstar analysts said.
From MarketWatch
Alternatively, party-goers can select one of three different genres of music to dance to at the Street Party Mega Silent Disco.
From BBC
However, “the odds of selecting a thematic fund that both survives and outperforms global equities over longer periods have been slim,” the MorningStar analysts said.
From MarketWatch
Six technology companies — some of them backed by insurance companies — were selected to conduct the AI-driven prior authorizations.
From MarketWatch
Once borrowers become current, they can select a student-loan repayment plan to continue making monthly payments.
From MarketWatch
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