se·lect
(sĭ-lĕkt́)
[Latin sēligere, sēlēct-, sē-, apart, + legere, to choose.]
verb: -lect·ed, -lect·ing, -lects.
transitive verb
- To take as a choice from among several; pick out.
intransitive verb
- To make a choice or selection.
adjective
- Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.
- Of special quality or value; choice: select peaches.
- Of or relating to a lean grade of beef.
- Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.
noun
- One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.
- Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.
derivatives
- se·lećta·ble
- adjective
- se·lect́ness
- noun