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Added 9 October 2026

select

/sɪˈlɛkt/ verb

In Latin: ēlectus Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about select at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives.
Take any one of these cards

adjective

Of superior grade.
choice wines
Selected or chosen for special qualifications.
the blue-ribbon event of the season

Origin

From Latin sēlēctus, perfect passive participle of sēligō (“choose out, select”), from sē- (“without; apart”) + legō (“gather, select”).

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