Pronunciation: /pɪk aʊt/
verb to choose or select from a group
A1 I can pick out my favorite color from the rainbow.
A2 She can easily pick out her mom's voice in a crowded room.
B1 The detective was able to pick out the suspect from a lineup.
B2 It's hard to pick out the best candidate from a pool of qualified applicants.
C1 The expert was able to pick out the flaws in the design with ease.
C2 She can pick out the finest details in a piece of artwork that others might miss.
adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, the act of choosing or selecting
A1 I can easily pick out my favorite color from a lineup of crayons.
A2 She was able to pick out her mother's voice in a crowded room.
B1 The detective was able to pick out the suspect from a group of people.
B2 It can be difficult to pick out the best option among so many choices.
C1 The expert was able to pick out the subtle differences in the paintings.
C2 He has a keen eye and can easily pick out the smallest details in a photograph.
formal The detective was able to pick out the suspect from a lineup of individuals.
informal Can you help me pick out a birthday present for my mom?
slang I can easily pick out my favorite song from that album.
figurative It's important to be able to pick out the key points in a complex argument.
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