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

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   How to use selective in a sentence. of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select; highly specific in activity or effect… See the full definition

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

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   SELECTIVE definition: 1. intentionally choosing some things and not others: 2. A selective school is one that children…. Learn more.

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

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   intentionally choosing certain things or people, and not others: be selective about sth We need to be more selective about the people we hire. be selective in sth/doing sth Banks have become more selective in granting new loans. affecting or relating to some things or people, and not others:

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   Selective definition: having the function or power of selecting; making a selection. . See examples of SELECTIVE used in a sentence.

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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.

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

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   Define selective. selective synonyms, selective pronunciation, selective translation, English dictionary definition of selective. adj. 1. Of or characterized by selection; discriminating. 2. Empowered or tending to select. 3. Electronics Able to reject frequencies other than the one...

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

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   (sɪlektɪv ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A selective process applies only to a few things or people. Selective breeding may result in a greyhound running faster. ...selective education. selectively adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Within the project, trees are selectively cut on a 25-year rotation. selectivity (sɪlektɪvɪti ) uncountable noun.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionselective adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of selective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSELECTIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SELECTIVE definition: 1. careful about what you choose: 2. involving only people or things that have been specially…. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › selectiveselective | meaning of selective in Longman Dictionary of...

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    selective meaning, definition, what is selective: careful about what you choose to do, buy...: Learn more.