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Select

sɪˈlɛkt

Select definitions

verb

Inflections:

select selected selecting selects

carefully choose as being the best or most suitable

"children must select their GCSE subjects"

Synonyms:
choose pick hand-pick single out pick out sort out take opt for decide on settle on set fix fix on adopt determine designate name nominate appoint elect specify stipulate prefer favour
- (in terms of evolution) determine whether (a characteristic or organism) will survive
  
  "the commonest phenotype in a population can be selected against"
- mark (an option or section of text) on an electronic interface for a particular operation
  
  "click Tools on the menu bar and select Settings"

adjective

Inflections:

select

(of a group of people or things) carefully chosen from a larger number as being the best or most valuable

"he joined his select team of young Intelligence operatives"

Synonyms:
choice hand-picked carefully chosen prime first-rate first-class high-grade grade A superior finest best high-quality top-quality top-class A-list supreme superb excellent rare prize prize-winning award-winning
- (of a place or group of people) only used by or consisting of a wealthy or sophisticated elite; exclusive
  
  "the opera was seen by a small and highly select audience"