SELECTIVE
Dictionary entry overview: What does selective mean? • SELECTIVE (adjective)
The adjective SELECTIVE has 2 senses:
1. tending to select; characterized by careful choice
2. characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
Familiarity information: SELECTIVE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SELECTIVE (adjective)
Meaning:
Tending to select; characterized by careful choice
Context example:
an exceptionally quick and selective reader
Similar:
discriminating (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste)
Meaning:
Characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
Context example:
the school was very selective in its admissions
Similar:
exclusive (excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority)
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