Select Meaning in English
word
/səˈɫɛkt/
suh-LEKT
/sɪlˈɛkt/
si-LEKT
Definition
To carefully choose something or someone from a group, usually based on certain criteria or preference.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in technical or digital settings: 'select a file', 'select an option'. Can mean choosing after considering options. Not as casual as 'pick'.
Spanish: seleccionar - elegirPortuguese (BR): selecionar - escolherPortuguese (PT): selecionar - escolherChinese (Simplified): 选择 - 挑选Chinese (Traditional): 選擇 - 挑選Hindi: चुनना - चयन करनाArabic: اختيار - انتقاءBengali: নির্বাচন করা - বাছাই করাRussian: выбирать - отбиратьJapanese: 選ぶVietnamese: chọn - lựa chọnKorean: 선택하다Turkish: seçmekUrdu: منتخب کرناIndonesian: memilih
Example Sentences
Please select your favorite color from the list.
basic
You can select two books to borrow.
basic
Click here to select your country.
basic
We need to select a venue that fits everyone.
natural
After careful thought, she selected the best candidate for the job.
natural
If you select 'Save', your changes will be kept.
natural