Select from Meaning in English
expression
səˈɫɛkt/ /ˈfɹəm
suh-LEKT FRUM
sɪlˈɛkt/ /fɹˈɒm
sil-LEKT fr-OM
Definition
To choose one or more items out of a group.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, technical, and everyday contexts. Often used in instructions ("select from the list"). Typically takes 'from' plus a plural noun or list. Do not confuse with 'select' (the verb alone) or 'choose' (similar meaning, but less formal).
Spanish: seleccionar de - elegir entrePortuguese (BR): selecionar de - escolher entrePortuguese (PT): selecionar de - escolher entreChinese (Simplified): 从...中选择Chinese (Traditional): 從...中選擇Hindi: में से चुननाArabic: اختيار منBengali: থেকে নির্বাচন করুন - থেকে বেছে নিনRussian: выбрать изJapanese: から選ぶVietnamese: chọn từKorean: 중에서 선택하다Turkish: arasından seçmekUrdu: میں سے منتخب کرناIndonesian: pilih dari
Example Sentences
Please select from these options.
basic
You can select from three colors.
basic
Students must select from the available subjects.
basic
Feel free to select from any dish on the menu.
natural
Users can select from a list of recommended books.
natural
You only need to select from the ones that apply to you.
natural