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   selective

   /sɪˈlɛktɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified: "the cow is the result of generations of selective breeding"
   • ▪ (of a person) tending to choose carefully: "he is very selective in his reading"
   • ▪ (of a process or agent) affecting some things and not others: "modern pesticides are more selective in effect"
   • ▪ operating at or responding to a particular frequency: "a new marine VHF radio with digital selective calling"

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   Learn the meaning of selective as an adjective that describes something that selects or tends to select, or that is highly specific in activity or effect. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of selective.

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   Learn the meaning of selective as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how selective can describe schools, education, memory, and more.

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   adjective. having the function or power of selecting; making a selection. characterized by selection, especially fastidious selection. Synonyms: discerning, particular, discriminating. of or relating to selection. Electricity, Radio. having good selectivity. selective. / sɪˈlɛktɪv /.

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   Learn the meaning of selective as an adjective that describes being careful or chosen. See how to use selective in sentences and compare it with irony.

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   Definitions of selective. adjective. characterized by very careful or fastidious selection. “the school was very selective in its admissions” synonyms: exclusive. excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority. adjective. tending to select; characterized by careful choice.

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