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selects

v.
A2 Elementary US //səˈɫɛkts// UK //sɪlˈɛkts// se·lects

v. to choose someone or something from a group. You use this when you pick the best or most suitable option for a specific purpose.

v. to choose from a number of alternatives based on specific criteria. Often implies a more formal or careful process than 'pick'.


SIMPLE

The computer program selects the best file for you.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee selects three finalists from the pool of applicants to interview for the position.

COMPLEX

When a user selects a specific region on the digital map, the software automatically generates a detailed report of the local demographics and economic trends.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is the third-person singular present form of 'select'.

Pitfall

He select the red one.He selects the red one.Learners often forget the '-s' ending for third-person singular subjects (he/she/it) in the present tense.

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