se'lectness
World English Dictionary
select (sɪˈlɛkt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others |
| —adj | |
| 2. | Also: selected chosen in preference to another or others |
| 3. | of particular quality or excellence |
| 4. | limited as to membership or entry: a select gathering |
| 5. | careful in making a choice |
| [C16: from Latin sēligere to sort, from sē- apart + legere to choose] | |
| se'lectly | |
| —adv | |
| se'lectness | |
| —n | |
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Se'lectness
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