Select ( verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Select ( verb )

  1. Choose carefully and deliberately.
  2. Pick out from a group as being the best or most appropriate.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin select- "chosen", from the verb seligere, from se- "apart" + legere "choose".

Examples:

  1. She selected a dress for the party.
  2. He selected the best apples from the basket.
  3. They selected a new team captain.
  4. The committee selected the winning design.
  5. He selected a name for the baby.

(As an adjective)

Select ( adjective )

  1. Choose carefully and deliberately.
  2. Pick out from a group as being the best or most appropriate.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin select- "chosen", from the verb seligere, from se- "apart" + legere "choose".

Examples:

  1. She selected a dress for the party.
  2. He selected the best apples from the basket.
  3. They selected a new team captain.
  4. The committee selected the winning design.
  5. He selected a name for the baby.
Some random words: spliff, designate, plenary