1se·lect 
/səˈlɛkt/ verb
se·lects; se·lect·ed; se·lect·ing /səˈlɛkt/ verb 1 : to choose (someone or something) from a group [+ obj] ▪ Please select one item from the list. ▪ The school will only select 12 applicants for enrollment. — often used as (be) selected ▪ People were selected at random to take the survey. ▪ The restaurant was recently selected as one of the best in the area. ▪ She was selected to work on the project. ▪ The book is a collection of selected essays and letters. [no obj] ▪ Knowing the importance of making the right choice, he selected carefully. 2 [+ obj] computers : to choose (a particular action, section of text, etc.) especially by using a mouse
▪ Use the mouse to select [=highlight] the text you want to copy. ▪ Copy the selected text. ▪ Select “Insert” from the “Edit” menu.
▪ Use the mouse to select [=highlight] the text you want to copy. ▪ Copy the selected text. ▪ Select “Insert” from the “Edit” menu.
