Select meaning in English
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Definition
to select: to choose, to opt for, to pick
We will be selecting a new IT technician next week. Do you have any thoughts on which one we should choose?
select: privileged, exclusive
a select few a few privileged, lucky, chosen people
Examples
- "Composers of any jingles selected will be treated to a meal at the restaurant of my choice."
- "Philip : I recruit, interview, select and train the sales staff according to Delavigne Company policy."
- "As Horatio is still away from the office doing God knows what God knows where, you have been selected at random to look after his monkeys this week."
- "Step 3 - Buy a gift for the person you selected, and spend no more than $10 on it."
- "Therefore, we are delighted to inform you that you have been selected to compete in the Olympic Games."
- "I've selected a number of provocative outfits for the shoot - Japanese schoolgirl, sexy nurse, dark-haired CEO of a perfume company... just to name a few."
- "If you send him an email with your requirements and preferences, he'll look through all the properties he has on his books and select the ones most suited to your needs."
- "You will then be required to buy a Christmas gift for the person you selected to the value of $10 (give or take)."
- "Moreover, I'm honoured and touched that you selected me to be the photographer for your first photoshoot!"
- "I have been selected as a representative of my University to work as an intern in an American corporation for the Fall Semester, and I have chosen the Delavigne Corporation."
- "I've provided a link to an application that will help me select the best day for the picnic."
- "During the booking process, passengers can select the cabin crew for their flight, based on photos and body measurements."
- "It is reality for a select group of people called City traders, though their number has just been reduced by one."
- "I wanted to select a show, but your system doesn't seem to like me."
- "I've attached a spreadsheet that will help me select the best day for the picnic."
- "Sadly, I must inform you that you have not been selected for the position."
- "I hope that's okay, that's the option I've selected."
- "Bob : The left button is used to select things: files, folders or documents, or to click on internet links, for example."
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