Selectness

se·lect  (s-lkt)

v. se·lect·ed, se·lect·ing, se·lects

v.tr.

To take as a choice from among several; pick out.

v.intr.

To make a choice or selection.

adj.

1. Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.

2. Of special quality or value; choice: select peaches.

3. Of or relating to a lean grade of beef.

4. Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.

n.

1. One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.

2. (used with a pl. verb) Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.

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[Latin sligere, slct- : s-, apart; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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se·lecta·ble adj.

se·lectness n.