select


Definition: Meaning of, select in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / sɪˈlɛkt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
select selected selected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
selecting selects
[transitive]
  1. to choose something or someone by thinking carefully about which is the best, most suitable etc [=  choose, pick]
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[formal]
  1. a select group of people or things is a small special group that has been chosen carefully
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  2. only lived in, visited, or used by a small number of rich people [=  exclusive]
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select used in phrases

  • select committee (noun)
    1. a small group of politicians and advisers from various parties that has been chosen to examine a particular subject
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