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se·lect
(sĭ-lĕkt′)v. se·lect·ed, se·lect·ing, se·lects
v.tr.
To take as a choice from among several; pick out: We selected the ripest pears at the orchard. The winning ticket was selected at random.
v.intr.
To make a choice or selection: The menu offered numerous dishes to select from.
adj.
1. Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.
2. Of special quality or value; choice: select peaches.
3. Of or relating to the USDA grade of beef that has less marbling than choice or prime cuts.
4. Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.
n.
1. One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.
2. (used with a pl. verb) Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.
[Latin sēligere, sēlēct- : sē-, apart; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]
se·lec′ta·ble adj.
se·lect′ness n.
se·lec′tor n.
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selector
(sɪˈlɛktə)n
1. a person or thing that selects
2. (Electronics) a device used in automatic telephone switching that connects one circuit with any one of a number of other circuits
3. (General Sporting Terms) Brit a person who chooses the members of a sports team
4. Austral the holder of a tract of land acquired by free-selection
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| Noun | 1. |  selector - a person who chooses or selects out |
| 2. | selector - a switch that is used to select among alternatives telephone dial, dial - a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called electric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit contact arm, wiper arm, wiper - contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet |
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Translations
المُنْتَخِب، المُنْتَقي
-katrenér
udvælgelseskomiteudvælger
veljandi, maîur sem veldur úr
seçiçi
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selector
n
(Tech) → Wählschalter m; (= lever) → Schaltgriff m; (= knob) → Schaltknopf m; (TV) → Programmtaste f; (Rad) → Stationstaste f; (on record-player) → Geschwindigkeitsregler m; (Aut) → Schalthebel m
(Sport) jd, der die Mannschaftsaufstellung vornimmt
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select
(səˈlekt) verb to choose or pick from among a number. She selected a blue dress from the wardrobe; You have been selected to represent us on the committee.
adjective1. picked or chosen carefully. A select group of friends was invited.
2. intended only for carefully chosen (usually rich or upper-class) people. That school is very select.
seˈlection (-ʃən) noun1. the act or process of selecting or being selected. a selection of boys for the choir; (also adjective) a selection committee.
2. a collection or group of things that have been selected. a selection of verses/fruit.
seˈlective (-tiv) adjective having the power of choice and using it, especially carefully. She is very selective about clothes.
selˈlectively adverbseˈlectiveness noun
seˈlector noun
a person who chooses, especially athletes, a team etc. The selectors have announced the cricket team to meet Australia.
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