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How to pronounce “selective”
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Pronunciation guide for selective
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of selective with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- How DNA Makes Us Who We Are
And you know how in England, we have this crazy selective
- Definition summary
- Of or relating to the process of selection.
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How to pronounce selective
How DNA Makes Us Who We Are
And you know how in England, we have this crazy selective
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “selective”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Of or relating to the process of selection.
- (biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
- (of a person) Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
- (chiefly US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
- Of or relating to the social work approach called selectivity.
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