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.