Select
31select — 1. verb select the correct tool for the job Syn: choose, pick (out), single out, sort out, take, adopt 2. adjective 1) a small, select group Syn: choice, hand picked, elite; informal top flight 2) …
32select — /sɪ lekt/ adjective of top quality or specially chosen ● The firm offers a select range of merchandise. ● Our customers are a select group. ■ verb to choose ● The board will meet to select three candidates for a second interview. ♦ selected items …
33select — 1. adjective a) Privileged, specially selected. Only a select few were allowed to the premiere. b) Of high quality; top notch. This is a select cut of beef. 2 …
34select — v. 1) (D; tr.) to select from among (we selected her from among many candidates) 2) (H) we selected her to represent us * * * [sɪ lekt] (H) we selected her to represent us (D; tr.) to select from among (we selected her from among many candidates) …
35select — [16] Select is one of a wide range of English words that go back ultimately to Latin legere ‘choose’ or its past participle lectus (others include collect and elect and, from its later extended meaning ‘read’, lectern and lecture). Addition of… …
36select — verb 1》 carefully choose as being the best or most suitable. 2》 (select for/against) Biology (in terms of evolution) determine whether (a characteristic or organism) will survive. adjective 1》 carefully chosen from a larger number as being the… …
37select — /səˈlɛkt / (say suh lekt) verb (t) 1. to choose in preference to another or others; pick out. 2. Australian History to choose (a tract of Crown land), especially for farming or grazing: *Uncle was away for over two weeks and when he returned he… …
38select — [16] Select is one of a wide range of English words that go back ultimately to Latin legere ‘choose’ or its past participle lectus (others include collect and elect and, from its later extended meaning ‘read’, lectern and lecture). Addition of… …
39select — v. & adj. v.tr. choose, esp. as the best or most suitable. adj. 1 chosen for excellence or suitability; choice. 2 (of a society etc.) exclusive, cautious in admitting members. Phrases and idioms: select committee see COMMITTEE. Derivatives:… …
40select — selectable, adj. selectability, n. selectly, adv. selectness, n. selector, n. /si lekt /, v.t. 1. to choose in preference to another or others; pick out. v.i. 2. to make a choice; pick. adj …
