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SELECTIVE definition: 1. intentionally choosing some things and not others: 2. A selective school is one that children…. Learn more.
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The meaning of SELECTIVE is of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select. How to use selective in a sentence.
(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.
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 /.
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.
selective (about/in something) tending to be careful about what or who you choose. You will have to be selective about which information to include in the report. Their admissions policy is very selective. a selective school (= one that chooses which children to admit, especially according to ability)
