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Selective

//səˈlɛktɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to the process of selection.

    "The selective algorithm excludes the redundant classifiers to construct a streamlined ensemble learning."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to natural selection.

    "selective pressure"

  3. 3
    Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

    "He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt."

  4. 4
    Having the authority or capability to make a selection. US, not-comparable

    "In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service."

  5. 5
    Of or relating to the social work approach called selectivity.

    "Eligibility criteria form the essence of selective programs and individuals are evaluated using a means test."

Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to select; characterized by careful choice wordnet
  2. 2
    characterized by very careful or fastidious selection wordnet

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