a. | 1. | Taken from a number by preferance; picked out as more valuable or exellent than others; of special value or exellence; nicely chosen; selected; choice. |
v. t. | 1. | To choose and take from a number; to take by preference from among others; to pick out; to cull; |
Verb | 1. | select - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her" |
Adj. | 1. | select - of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" |
2. | select - selected or chosen for special qualifications; "the blue-ribbon event of the season" Synonyms: blue-ribbon |