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:
selectable adj. selectness n.
Etymology: L seligere select- (as SE-, legere choose)