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select

UK
/sɪˈlɛkt/
US
/sɪˈlɛkt/
select out

Translations

selectverb
selected
Past Simple
selected
Past Participle
selecting
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈlekt/
US
/sɪˈlɛkt/
choisirSens général : faire un choix parmi plusieurs éléments.
The committee will select the winner of the competition next week.
Le comité choisira le gagnant du concours la semaine prochaine.
sélectionnerInformatique ; pour marquer ou surligner un texte ou un objet à l’écran.
To copy the text, first select it with your mouse.
Pour copier le texte, sélectionnez-le d'abord avec votre souris.
Synonyms
choose
pick
elect
appoint
decide on
opt for
single out
designate
Antonyms
reject
dismiss
selectnoun
selects
pl
UK
/sɪˈlekt/
US
/səˈlɛkt/
gratinFamilier ; pour désigner l’élite ou le meilleur d’un groupe.
Only the select of the applicants were hired.
Seul le gratin des candidats a été recruté.
Additional translations
rushesCinéma et photographie ; prises ou images retenues pour un montage éventuel.
Synonyms
selection
choice
pick
the elect
elite
select group
handpicked group
coterie
set
subset
selectadjective
more select
Comp.
most select
Super.
UK
/sɪˈlɛkt/
US
/sɪˈlɛkt/
d'éliteSoutenu ; au sens d’un groupe choisi, exclusif ou de haute qualité.
The select group of students was invited to the prestigious conference.
Le groupe d'élite d'étudiants a été invité à la conférence prestigieuse.
de choixSoutenu ; exprime l'idée de qualité supérieure ou d’un choix soigneux.
The restaurant offers a select menu of gourmet dishes.
Le restaurant propose un menu de choix de plats gastronomiques.
Synonyms
exclusive
choice
choicest
elite
premium
high-quality
first-rate
first-class
superior
distinguished
handpicked

Definitions

selectverb
To choose something or someone from a group as being the best or most suitable.
The committee will select the winner of the competition next week.
To mark or highlight text or an object on a computer screen, typically by clicking or dragging with a mouse.
To copy the text, first select it with your mouse.
selectnoun
A group of people or things that have been chosen from a larger body and are regarded as superior or privileged.
Only the select of the applicants were hired.
(Film & Photography) The takes or shots judged best and set aside for possible inclusion in the final cut.
After reviewing yesterday's footage, the editor placed the selects in a separate folder.
selectadjective
Chosen from a larger group for special qualities or excellence.
The select group of students was invited to the prestigious conference.
Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable.
The restaurant offers a select menu of gourmet dishes.
Exclusive or elite, often implying high status or quality.
They live in a select neighborhood known for its luxury homes.
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