select
verb (used with object)
to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
selected
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past participleof select.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof select.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
selectverb (used with object)to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
Example Sentences
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The team selected highly elastic yarns and used a knitting method called plating, which places different yarns on opposite faces of the textile.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mayich was selected by the Blues in the sixth round of the 2023 draft but never signed with the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
In order to officially be the Green Party's candidate for the seat, Polanski needs to be selected by local party members - something his comments suggest will happen.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
She was not invited to US-backed transition talks between the interim government and selected parts of the opposition, although she said she would not interfere in the process.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Then she selected a ball from the rack and dribbled to the center circle.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
