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select

/sɪˈlɛkt/

verb

Meaning

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

    "He looked over the menu, and selected the roast beef."

  • To obtain a set of data from a database using a query.

Synonyms

choose,
opt

adjective

Meaning

  • Privileged, specially selected.

    "Only a select few were allowed into the premiere."

  • Of high quality; top-notch.

    "This is a select cut of beef."