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| 1. | [ verb ] pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | |
| Synonyms: | choose take pick_out | |
| Examples: | "Take any one of these cards" "Choose a good husband for your daughter" "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her" |
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| Related terms: | decide adopt vote elect pick specify assign draw elect single_out sift vote_in nominate side sieve field cream_off cull_out screen sieve_out go dial think_of excerpt empanel choice | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of superior grade | |
| Synonyms: | choice prime prize quality fine | |
| Examples: | "choice wines" "prime beef" "prize carnations" "quality paper" "select peaches" |
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| Related terms: | superior | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] selected or chosen for special qualifications | |
| Synonyms: | blue-ribbon | |
| Examples: | "the blue-ribbon event of the season" |
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| Related terms: | superior | |
| Similar spelling: |
selector selected selectman selective selection |
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