select
verb
UK/sɪˈlekt/
US/səˈlekt/
Definitions of select verb
- 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
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.