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selective

/sɪ'lɛktɪv/

Synonyms of selective Antonyms of selective Examples of selective Usage of selective Parts of selective Definition that contains selective Words sounding like selective Explanation of selective

adjective
characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
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"the school was very selective in its admissions"

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exclusive
adjective
tending to select; characterized by careful choice
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"an exceptionally quick and selective reader"

Similar:

discriminating

Examples of selective

"the school was very selective in its admissions"
"an exceptionally quick and selective reader"