Definition of select

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se·lect    (s-lkt) KEY 

VERB:
se·lect·ed, se·lect·ing, se·lects
VERB:
tr.

To take as a choice from among several; pick out.

VERB:
intr.

To make a choice or selection.

ADJECTIVE:

1. Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.
2. Of special quality or value; choice: select peaches.
3. Of or relating to a lean grade of beef.
4. Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.

NOUN:

1. One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.
2. (used with a pl. verb) Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin sligere, slct- : s-, apart; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
se·lecta·ble(Adjective), se·lectness(Noun)