Definitions for select
sɪˈlɛktse·lect

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. choice, prime(a), prize, quality, select(adj)

   of superior grade

   "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

2. blue-ribbon(a), select(verb)

   selected or chosen for special qualifications

   "the blue-ribbon event of the season"

3. choose, take, select, pick out(verb)

   pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

   "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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1. select(Verb)

   To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

   Etymology: From selectus, perfect passive participle of seligo, from se- + lego.

2. select(Adjective)

   Privileged, specially selected.

   Only a select few were allowed to the premiere.

   Etymology: From selectus, perfect passive participle of seligo, from se- + lego.

3. select(Adjective)

   Of high quality; top-notch.

   This is a select cut of beef.

   Etymology: From selectus, perfect passive participle of seligo, from se- + lego.

4. Select(Noun)

   A button (of a joystick, joypad or similar device) that, when pressed, activates any of certain predefined functions that usually, but not always, involve selecting something out of a list of items.

   Etymology: From selectus, perfect passive participle of seligo, from se- + lego.

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1. Select(adj)

   taken from a number by preferance; picked out as more valuable or exellent than others; of special value or exellence; nicely chosen; selected; choice

   Etymology: [L. selectus, p. p. of seligere to select; pref. se- aside + levere to gather. See Legend.]

2. Select(verb)

   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

   Etymology: [L. selectus, p. p. of seligere to select; pref. se- aside + levere to gather. See Legend.]

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1. Select

   Select is the second studio album by Kim Wilde, released in May 1982. The first single from this album, "Cambodia", was released in November 1981 and signalled a different sound from the Wilde camp, with an electronic and synth sound different from The Enid sound of her last album. The songs were again written by Marty and Ricky Wilde and produced by Ricky Wilde. The lyrics of the songs were similar to the first album: the second single "View from a Bridge" and the album track "Wendy Sadd" seemed to be about suicide, "Chaos at the Airport" described a nightmare about flying and "Ego" was quite the opposite of a lovesong. "Can You Come Over" was recorded at the Wilde's home. The cover image was a photograph from Gered Mankowitz. This sequel to the debut album topped the charts in a host of European countries and hit #8 in Australia — although it did not surpass the success of its predecessor. The album was certified Silver in the UK.

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1. Select

   sē-lekt′, v.t. to pick out from a number by preference: to choose: to cull.—adj. picked out: nicely chosen: choice: exclusive.—adj. Selec′ted.—adv. Selec′tedly.—ns. Selec′tedness; Selec′tion, act of selecting: things selected: a book containing select pieces.—adj. Selec′tive.—adv. Selec′tively, by selection.—ns. Select′man, in New England towns, one of a board of officers chosen annually to manage various local concerns; Select′ness; Select′or.—Select meeting, in the Society of Friends, a meeting of ministers and elders.—Natural selection, the preservation of some forms of animal and vegetable life and the destruction of others by the ordinary operation of natural causes. [L. seligĕre, selectum—se-, aside, legĕre, to choose.]

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'select' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4506

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'select' in Verbs Frequency: #355

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'select' in Adjectives Frequency: #903

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1. elects

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of select in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of select in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of select in a Sentence

1. Michigan House Speaker Kevin Cotter:

   The Business Office found several examples of misconduct that are wholly inappropriate for a sitting lawmaker, out of respect for the office, Reps. Courser and Gamrat should resign immediately. But because these two will not do the right thing for their constituents, for their families and for the House, we will now move forward with a select committee to examine their qualifications.

2. Jeff Bezos:

   Someone energized by competitive zeal may select and be happy in one culture, while someone who loves to pioneer and invent may choose another.

3. Seneca, Epistulae Morales:

   Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so I shall choose my death when I am about to depart from life.

4. Jen Psaki:

   In response to our request, Hillary Clinton provided State Department with emails spanning Hillary Clinton time at State Department, after State Department reviewed those emails, we produced about 300 emails responsive to recent requests from the Select Committee. The New York Times also reported that Clinton's personal email account was discovered by Gowdy's House committee when State -- through Hillary Clinton -- provided those emails to the committee. However, Gawker reported in 2013, based on emails obtained by a Romanian hacker named.

5. Stanley Ambrose:

   This allowed us to trace monthly and seasonal changes in the sloth's diet and climate for the first time, and also to select the best part of the tooth for reliable radiocarbon dating.

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