B2verbformaltechnologywork
US/sɪˈlekt/
UK/sɪˈlekt/
to choose something or someone carefully from a group
In context
Only ten students were selected to represent the school at the competition.
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The chef selects the freshest fish from the market every morning.
Words that go with select
adverb + verb
- carefully selectedThe books in the library were carefully selected by teachers.
- randomly selectedFive winners will be randomly selected next Monday.
verb + preposition
- select fromYou can select from more than fifty colors.
- be selected forShe was selected for the national swimming team.
verb + noun
- select a teamThe coach will select a team for the final this week.