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Synonyms
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 

  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. Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.

derivatives

se·lećta·ble
adjective
se·lect́ness
noun