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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
select
/sɪˈlekt/ Syllables: se·ˈlect
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To carefully choose from a range of options.
Synonyms
choose
pick
identify
Antonyms
None available
Translations
select in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
يختار، ينتقي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تختار بعناية شيئًا واحدًا أو أكثر من بين عدة خيارات.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
To select means to choose carefully. Researchers select participants using criteria. Students select modules based on interests.
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Memory TipSelect comes from Latin 'seligere' meaning to pick out.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Participants were randomly selected from a database of registered volunteers.
The committee selects candidates based on academic merit and research potential.
Students must select their optional modules by the deadline specified in the handbook.
Word Families & Pronunciation
select
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | selection |
| adjective | selective |
| adverb | selectively |
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