— 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.
3. chosen in preference to another or others; selected.
4. choice; of special value or excellence.
5. careful or fastidious in selecting; discriminating.
6. carefully or fastidiously chosen; exclusive: a select group of friends.
[ 1555-65; selectus (ptp. of seligere to gather apart), equiv. to se- SE- + leg ( ere ) to gather, choose + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. See choose. 3. preferred.