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select

/səˈlɛkt/

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What does select mean?

adjective

  1. Privileged, specially selected.
  2. Of high quality; top-notch.

verb

  1. To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.
More meanings (2)

verb

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

noun

  1. A button (of a joystick, joypad or similar device) that, when pressed, activates any of certain predefined functions that usually, but not always, involve selecting something out of a list of items.

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IPA pronunciation

/səˈlɛkt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Secondly, any knight proposing to combat, might, if he pleased, select a special antagonist from among the challengers, by touching his shield.
Walter ScottIvanhoe: A RomanceProject Gutenberg ebook #82
An entity shall not select a valuation method, or divide procurement requirements into separate contracts, to avoid the application of this Chapter.
CanadaNorth American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing DescriptionsProject Gutenberg ebook #89
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Nathan Johnson, mine host, placed great emphasis upon this necessity, and wished me to allow him to select a name for me.
Frederick DouglassCollected Articles of Frederick DouglassProject Gutenberg ebook #99
In a few days she would sail for Paris to select a wonderful trousseau she had planned for her marriage in October.
Gene Stratton-PorterA Girl of the LimberlostProject Gutenberg ebook #125
Consciously sometimes, but more often unconsciously, the author will select the material which best corresponds with his political, moral, and social opinions.
Gustave Le BonThe Psychology of RevolutionProject Gutenberg ebook #448