Select
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3
Careful Choice
Used when the act of choosing requires thoughtful consideration or criteria. Select your career path based on your interests and strengths.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not Random
Implies that the choice is not made by chance, but with a specific purpose in mind. Select a ripe melon from the bunch; don't just grab any.
Pro Tip 3/3
Best or Valuable
Suggests a process of picking the superior or most useful item from a group. I need to select the best essay to submit for the competition.