select

[sɪˈlɛkt]

select Definition

carefully chosen as the best or most suitable.

Using select: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "select" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The store offers a select range of products.

• Example

  The team is made up of select players from across the country.

• Example

  The company only hires select candidates for their executive positions.

select Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for select

• chosen
• picked
• preferred
• elite
• exclusive

Antonyms for select

• unselected
• rejected
• inferior

Phrases with select

• select few

  a small number of people who are chosen or privileged in some way

  Example

  Only a select few were invited to the exclusive event.

• select group

  a small group of people who are chosen or privileged in some way

  Example

  The select group of investors were given early access to the new product.

• select committee

  a small group of members of a larger organization, chosen to deal with a particular matter

  Example

  The select committee was formed to investigate the allegations of corruption.

Origins of select

from Latin 'selectus', meaning 'chosen'

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Summary: select in Brief

The term 'select' [sɪˈlɛkt] refers to something that has been carefully chosen as the best or most suitable. It is often used to describe a small group of people or a limited range of products or services. Examples include 'The team is made up of select players from across the country' and 'The store offers a select range of products.'