Definition of selective Selective

/sʌlɛˈktɪv/ - [sulektiv] - se•lec•tive

We found 7 definitions of selective from 4 different sources.

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What does selective mean?

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Adjective

selective - tending to select; characterized by careful choice; "an exceptionally quick and selective reader"- John Mason Brown
  discriminating showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"
selective - characterized by very careful or fastidious selection; "the school was very selective in its admissions"
  exclusive excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; "exclusive clubs"; "an exclusive restaurants and shops"
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  • selective (a.)
    Selecting; tending to select.

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  • selective
    Of or pertaining to the process of selection.

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