select

verb

UK/sɪˈlekt/
US/səˈlekt/

Definitions of select verb

  1. B1TransitiveIntransitive

    to choose a small number of items or people through careful decision-making

    • At the award ceremony, there were many prizes to choose from, and the winners could select one.

    • We need to carefully select the team members who are suitable for this project.

    • From the many candidates, the committee must select the most qualified one.

adjective

UK/sɪˈlekt/
US/səˈlekt/

Definitions of select adjective

  1. of the highest quality or best type, often exclusive or limited in number or availability

    • The restaurant offers a select wine list, with only the finest wines included.

    • This gallery only exhibits the work of select artists.

    • Membership to this club is select, with only a few people being admitted.