Definition of select - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
computersTECH. click on a file or text to mark itTECH.
- Select the text to copy it.
2.
decisionTECH. choose one or more elements from a setTECH.
- She will select a dress for the party.
3.
databasesTECH. obtain data from a database using a queryTECH.
- The system will select records from the database.
Adjective
1.
qualitycarefully chosen for excellence
- She wore a select dress for the gala.
2.
exclusive grouponly available to a few people with special qualities
- She was invited to a select event.
Expressions with select
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describing a small, exclusive group chosen for quality
Only a select few students were invited to the event.
small group in government chosen for a specific purpose
The select committee investigated the new law.
choose every item in a group at the same time
Press Ctrl+A to quickly select all in the document.
control on a screen that lets users pick from several choices
Click the select box and choose your country from the list.
Origin of select
Latin, seligere (to choose)
Terms with select included in their meaning
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selection
pick or select from alternatives
technology
select by pressing a button on a device
choose
select something from a group of options
select
choose from a group or range
choose freely
select something you want from available options
selection
choose or select from options
choice
select and combine different things for a specific purpose
select carefully
select with care from a variety of options
selection
examine items carefully to select desired ones
choose options
select one thing from several options offered
channel selection
select a channel on TV or radio
technology
screen in a digital device showing choices the user can select
text selection
select or quote a passage from a text
technology
select a screen element so it receives typing or commands
politics
preliminary election to select a political candidate
exclusive knowledge
method or technique known only to a select few
select one
choose one person or thing from a group
team selection
select people to form teams for a game
experience
activity where you select the outcome
appoint
select someone for a specific role or duty
limited access
state of being limited to a select few
select information
select from a large quantity by removing less relevant parts
games
game where participants randomly select a prize
question type
offering options to select the correct one
Examples of select in a sentence
You need to select the icon to proceed. They will select the best candidate for the job. Please select your preferred language from the list. You can select the necessary data using SQL commands. The program will select entries based on the specified criteria. He was invited to a select gathering of artists.
The restaurant offers a select menu of gourmet dishes. The club maintains a select membership limited to industry leaders. Only a select few can access the VIP lounge.
View all translations of select
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- French:sélectionner, sélectionné, ...
- German:markieren, auserlesen, ...
- Italian:selezionare, selezionato, ...
- Spanish:seleccionar, exclusivo, ...
- Portuguese:selecionar, seleto, ...
- Chinese:选择, 精选的, ...
- Japanese:選択する, 厳選された, ...
- Arabic:حَدَّدَ, مُنْتَقًى, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַמֵּן, מוּבְחָר, ...
- Russian:выбирать, отборный, ...
- Ukrainian:вибрати, вибраний, ...
- Hindi:चुनना, उत्कृष्ट, ...
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