Pronunciation: /səˈlɛkt/
noun a chosen or preferred item or person
A1 I will choose the red shirt.
A2 She made a selection from the menu.
B1 The select group of students were invited to the event.
B2 The select few who passed the exam were very proud.
C1 The select committee was responsible for making important decisions.
C2 The select few who were chosen for the project were highly skilled professionals.
verb to carefully choose or pick out from a group
A1 I can select a book from the shelf.
A2 She will select a movie to watch tonight.
B1 Students are asked to select a topic for their research paper.
B2 It is important to carefully select the right candidate for the job.
C1 The committee will select the winner of the competition.
C2 The chef will carefully select the ingredients for the special dish.
adjective chosen with care or thought
A1 Please select a book from the shelf.
A2 She carefully selected the best outfit for the party.
B1 The restaurant offers a select menu of gourmet dishes.
B2 The art gallery features a select collection of famous paintings.
C1 The company only hires select candidates with exceptional skills.
C2 The elite club is known for its select membership of influential individuals.
formal The committee will carefully select the candidate who best fits the job requirements.
informal I'll let you select the movie for tonight's movie night.
slang Hey, don't worry about it, just select whichever option you think is best.
figurative She had to carefully select her words when speaking to the press to avoid any misunderstandings.
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