What does "Selective" mean?
choosing carefully
"Selective" in a sentence
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Salazar Slytherin wished to be more selective... ...about the students admitted to Hogwarts.
— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I'm sure you could find a program here that's just as selective.
— How I Met Your Mother S1E21
It's one of the most selective groups on campus.
— Modern Family S10E19
They're pretty selective.
— The Simpsons S1E1
"Selective" in TV shows & movies
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