selecting
sɪˈlɛktɪŋ
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Definition of selecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

decisionused for making a choice
  • The selecting process was rigorous and thorough.
choosing picking

Noun

choice processthe act of choosing something from a group
  • Selecting the best candidate took hours.
choosing
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Origin of selecting

Latin, seligere (to select)

Terms with selecting included in their meaning

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action
act of selecting between options
painting
guide for selecting paint colors
telecommunication
related to selecting a number on a phone
entertainment
the process of selecting actors for roles
sports selection
system for selecting players in professional sports
selecting action
act of selecting or choosing items
number selection
the process of selecting a number on a phone
random decision
decide randomly by selecting straws

Examples of selecting in a sentence

  • Selecting candidates for the job was challenging.
  • The selecting of team members was challenging.
  • Selecting the right tool is crucial for the job.

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  1. French:décisionnel, choix, ...
  2. German:Selektionsprozess, Auswahl, ...
  3. Italian:selettivo, selezione, ...
  4. Spanish:de selección, selección, ...
  5. Portuguese:seletivo, escolha, ...
  6. Chinese:选择的, 选择, ...
  7. Japanese:選択の, 選ぶこと, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتِقَائِي, اِخْتِيَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹחֵר, בְּחִירָה, ...
  10. Russian:выборочный, выбор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:процес відбору, вибір, ...
  12. Hindi:चयन प्रक्रिया, चयन, ...
select
sɪˈlɛkt

Definition of select - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
computersTECH.click on a file or text to mark itTECH.
  • Select the text to copy it.
choose highlight pick
2.
decisionTECH.choose one or more elements from a setTECH.
  • She will select a dress for the party.
choose elect pick
3.
databasesTECH.obtain data from a database using a queryTECH.
  • The system will select records from the database.
extract query retrieve

Adjective

1.
qualitycarefully chosen for excellence
  • She wore a select dress for the gala.
choice picked prime
2.
exclusive grouponly available to a few people with special qualities
  • She was invited to a select event.
elite exclusive privileged
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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)

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.

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  1. French:sélectionner, sélectionné, ...
  2. German:markieren, auserlesen, ...
  3. Italian:selezionare, selezionato, ...
  4. Spanish:seleccionar, exclusivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:selecionar, seleto, ...
  6. Chinese:选择, 精选的, ...
  7. Japanese:選択する, 厳選された, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, مُنْتَقًى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַמֵּן, מוּבְחָר, ...
  10. Russian:выбирать, отборный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вибрати, вибраний, ...
  12. Hindi:चुनना, उत्कृष्ट, ...
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