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   se·lec·tive

   /səˈlektiv/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified: "the mini-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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   The meaning of SELECTIVE is of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select. How to use selective 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.

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

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

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

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   3 meanings: 1. of or characterized by selection 2. tending to choose carefully or characterized by careful choice 3..... Click for more definitions.

7. 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.

8. 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...

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   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 /.

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

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    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. Definition of selective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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.