selective
/səˈlɛktɪv/
adjective
- 1
Of or relating to the process of selection.
- 2
Of or relating to natural selection.
“selective pressure”
- 3
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
“He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.”
- 4
Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
“In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.”
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