Pick over Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail Used when being very selective or meticulous about the quality of items. She spent hours picking over the antiques for any hidden gems. Pro Tip 2/3Critical Assessment Conveys a sense of scrutiny when evaluating the conditions or choices. The buyers picked over the used car for any possible defects. Pro Tip 3/3Time-Consuming Suggests an action that may take a while due to careful selection. They picked over the old records to find the perfect sample.