selective.
Of or relating to the process of selection.
Meaning & usage
Of or relating to the process of selection.
Of or relating to natural selection.
selective pressure
Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.
Of or relating to the social work approach called selectivity.
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