select

The definition of select is a person or thing that is chosen, or determined to be excellent or best.

(adjective)

  1. An example of select are the most valuable trees in a forest.
  2. An example of select is the most flavorful cut of meat.

Select is defined as to choose.

(verb)

An example of to select is picking an outfit to wear for the day.

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See select in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: 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

Related Forms:

See select in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb se·lect·ed, se·lect·ing, se·lects
verb, transitive
To take as a choice from among several; pick out.
verb, intransitive
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.

Origin:

Origin: Latin sēligere, sēlēct-

Origin: : sē-, apart; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • se·lecˈta·ble adjective
  • se·lectˈness noun

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