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Selective
Adjective
Definitions
1.
Adjective
Of or relating to the process of selection.
2.
Adjective
Of or relating to natural selection.
"selective pressure"
3.
Adjective
Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
"He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt."
4.
Adjective
Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
"In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service."
5.
Adjective
Of or relating to the social work approach called selectivity.
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