<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.</li><li>(used without object) to make a choice; pick.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>chosen in preference to another or others; selected.</li><li>of special value or excellence; choice.</li><li>careful or fastidious in selecting; discriminating.</li><li>carefully or fastidiously chosen; exclusive: a select group of friends.</li></ul>