SELECT


Meaning of SELECT in English

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. select committee see COMMITTEE. selectable adj. selectness n.

[ L seligere select- (as SE-, legere choose) ]

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