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Select

noun C2
  1. A button (of a joystick, joypad or similar device) that, when pressed, activates any of certain predefined functions that usually, but not always, involve selecting something out of a list of items.

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“You are right; You know they are select affairs; those who remain in Paris in July must be true Parisians.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 705 · C1
Much of what I tell you is no doubt quite irrelevant, but still I feel that it is best that I should let you have all the facts and leave you to select for yourself those which will be of most service to you in helping you to your conclusions.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 126 · C1
Then, turning towards Ali, he said, “Let all the horses in my stables be led before the windows of your young lady, that she may select those she prefers for her carriage.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 468 · C1
It will be absolutely necessary that the place you may select have a small harbor, creek, or bay, into which my corvette can enter and remain at anchor.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 472 · C1

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