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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSELECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     SELECTIVE meaning: 1. intentionally choosing some things and...

   • Znaczenie Selective, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SELECTIVE definicja: 1. intentionally choosing some things...

   • Selective Breeding

     SELECTIVE BREEDING definition: 1. the process of choosing...

   • Selective in Japanese

     SELECTIVE translate: 選択的（せんたくてき）な, 厳選（げんせん）する. Learn more in...

   • Selectively

     SELECTIVELY definition: 1. in a way that involves...

   • Selective: Polish Translation

     SELECTIVE translate: wymagający, wybiórczy, selektywny,...

   • Capitalists

     CAPITALIST definition: 1. someone who supports capitalism (=...

   • Translate English to German

     SELECTIVE translate: wählerisch. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › selectiveSelective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySELECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › selectiveSELECTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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 /.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › selectiveSelective - definition of selective by The Free Dictionary

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   Find the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective selective, which means tending to choose carefully or discriminating. Compare with related words and see translations in Spanish and other languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSELECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › selectiveSelective - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Selective means characterized by choice. When you are looking for someone to date, you will get advice as to how selective to be. Some people will suggest that you cast a wide net, choosing to date a lot of people in hopes that one will be right.