[se.lect] adj [L selectus, pp. of seligere to select, fr. se- apart (fr. sed, se without) + legere to gather, select--more at suicide, legend] (1565) 1: chosen from a number or group by fitness or preference
2. a: of special value or excellence: superior, choice b: exclusively or fastidiously chosen often with regard to social, economic, or cultural characteristics
3: judicious or restrictive in choice: discriminating "pleased with the ~ appreciation of his books --Osbert Sitwell" -- se.lect.able adj -- se.lect.ness n -- se.lec.tor n
[2]select vt (1567): to choose (as by fitness or excellence) from a number or group: pick out ~ vi: to make a choice [3]select n (1610): one that is select--often used in pl.