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English adjective: selective

1. selective tending to select; characterized by careful choice


SamplesAn exceptionally quick and selective reader.


Similardiscriminating


Antonymsindiscriminating, undiscriminating

2. selective characterized by very careful or fastidious selection


SamplesThe school was very selective in its admissions.


Similarexclusive


Antonymsinclusive









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