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select

/s/I/'l/E/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Taken from a number by preferance; picked out as more valuable or exellent than others; of special value or exellence; nicely chosen; selected; choice.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. of superior grade

    adj.all

    Examples
    Select peaches.
    Synonyms choice prime prize quality

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. selected or chosen for special qualifications

    adj.all

    Synonyms blue-ribbon

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her.
    Synonyms choose pick out take

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To choose and take from a number; to take by preference from among others; to pick out; to cull; as, to <i>select</i> the best authors for perusal.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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