Definitions

1. verb

to choose or pick one or more things from a group, especially for a particular purpose

“She selected a few gifts for her friends.”

2. verb

to pick out or distinguish one thing from others

“He selected the winner from a large group of contestants.”

3. noun

the act of choosing one thing from a group

“The select of candidates was announced yesterday.”

4. noun

a group of people chosen for a particular purpose

“The select of jurors was sworn in by the judge.”