- 1[only before noun] carefully chosen as the best out of a larger group of people or things a select wine list Only a select few (= a small number of people) have been invited to the wedding.
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- 2(of a society, club, place, etc.) used by people who have a lot of money or a high social position synonym exclusive They live in a very select area. a select club
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