selective

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characterized by very careful or fastidious selection

   the school was very selective in its admissions

2. 2
   adj

   Of or relating to the process of selection.

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

3. 3
   adj

   Of or relating to natural selection.

   selective pressure

4. 4
   adj

   Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

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

5. 5
   adj

   Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

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

6. 6
   adj

   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.

7. 7
   adj

   tending to select