select

To take as a choice from among several; pick out.

To make a choice or selection.

Singled out in preference; chosen.

Of special quality or value; choice.

Of or relating to a lean grade of beef.

Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.

One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.

Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.

To select and take up (land) under the land act; free-select. See free-selection.

To choose or pick out from a number; pick out; choose: as, to select the best; to select a site for a monument.