Complete Definition of "selective"

English

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Of or pertaining to the process of selection.
  2. context|of a person Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

#:He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.

  1. context|mainly|US|not comparable Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

#:In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.

Translations
Finnish: valikoiva, selektiivinen

Related terms
select

References
R:Dictionary.com|selective

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