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select definition

se·lect (sə lekt′)

adjective

  1. chosen in preference to another or others; picked out, esp. for excellence or some special quality; picked
  2. choice; excellent; outstanding
  3. careful in choosing or selecting; fastidious
  4. limited to certain people or groups; exclusive

Etymology: L selectus, pp. of seligere, to choose, pick out < se-, apart + legere, to choose: see logic

transitive verb

to choose or pick out from among others, as for excellence, desirability, etc.

intransitive verb

to make a selection; choose

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