select
verb (used with object)
to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
selects
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present tense formof select (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As Perseverance moves, it continuously captures images of its surroundings, constructs a three-dimensional map of potential obstacles, and selects a safe route between destinations chosen by mission controllers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Some Gerans include a seeker guidance package that allows the onboard computer to guide the drone in the final flight phase, after a human operator initially selects the target.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
Should Airbus opt for this type of engine while Boeing selects a more conventional architecture, CFM believes it can cater for both giants of the air.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Then it’s a question of who selects the judges, how is the panel comprised. There’s just a lot complexity.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The butterflies gather round, and Sis selects a fiery red one to accompany us back to Brooklyn.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
