Definition
Meaning of 'select'
Meaning of 'select' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Select 
[ a.]
- Taken from a number by preferance; picked out as more
valuable or exellent than others; of special value or exellence; nicely
chosen; selected; choice. [ a.]2. Select [ v. t.]
- To choose and take from a number; to take by preference
from among others; to pick out; to cull; as, to select the best authors
for perusal. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'select' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. select [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Example in sentence:
- Choose a good husband for your daughter;
- She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her;
- Take any one of these cards
2. select [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- of superior grade
- of superior grade
Example in sentence:
- choice wines;
- prime beef;
- prize carnations;
- quality paper;
- select peaches
Meaning (3):
- selected or chosen for special qualifications
- selected or chosen for special qualifications
Example in sentence:
- the blue-ribbon event of the season
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