Select
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈlɛkt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Select is an adjective meaning Privileged, specially selected.
Meaning
Privileged, specially selected.
More Meanings
- Of high quality; top-notch.
- To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.
- (databases) To obtain a set of data from a database using a query.
Example Sentences
This is a select cut of beef.
Only a select few were allowed into the premiere.
He looked over the menu, and selected the roast beef.
The program computes all the students' grades, then selects a random sample for human verification.
Word Forms
- selects
- selecting
- selected
- selectest
- selectedst
- selecteth
Synonyms for select
Depending on context, synonyms include choose, opt, fine, prime, quality, take.
Antonyms for select
Common opposites include deselect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include choose, choice, prime, quality, superior, fine.
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