- choice, selection, elite
- نُخبَة \ choice, selection, elite.
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choice, selection, elite
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elite — 1823, from Fr. élite selection, choice, from O.Fr. eslite (12c.), fem. pp. of elire, elisre pick out, choose, from L. eligere choose (see ELECTION (Cf. election)). Borrowed in M.E. as chosen person (late 14c.), especially a bishop elect; died out … Etymology dictionary
choice — [adj] best, superior 10*, 24 karat*, A 1*, elect, elite, excellent, exceptional, exclusive, exquisite, fine, first class, hand picked, nice, popular, precious, preferential, preferred, prime, prize, rare, select, solid gold*, special, topdrawer* … New thesaurus
elite — ► NOUN 1) a group of people regarded as the best in a particular society or organization. 2) a size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimetre). ORIGIN French, selection, choice … English terms dictionary
choice — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Act of choosing Nouns 1. choice, option, selection, determination, pick, discretion; preference, predilection, fancy, penchant; choosiness, discrimination; volition, desire; adoption, judgment; triage;… … English dictionary for students
Selection methods in plant breeding based on mode of reproduction — This article discusses Selection methods in plant breeding based on mode of reproduction. Some plants reproduce by (more or less strict) self fertilization where pollen from a plant will fertilise reproductive cells or ovules of the same plant.… … Wikipedia
choice — n 1. selection, eclecticism, adoption, acceptance, embracement, espousal, choosing; election, co option, co optation, Law. novation; appointment, assignment; nomination, vote, voice; determination, decision, commitment; judgment, opinion,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
elite — [eɪ li:t, ɪ ] (also élite) noun 1》 a group of people considered to be superior in a society or organization. 2》 a size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimetre). Origin C18: from Fr. élite selection,… … English new terms dictionary
choice — Synonyms and related words: Attic, acceptance, adjudgment, adjudication, aesthetic, alternative, animus, appetence, appetency, appetite, appraisal, appropriate, arbitrament, arbitration, artistic, best, champion, chaste, choosing, chosen, classic … Moby Thesaurus
Candidate Selection Procedure in the US and the EU — In the U.S., a candidate is selected by a primary, a caucus, or a convention. In contrast, there is a closed inter party system in much of the EU. There is some voting by the membership on the final selection of the candidate but none from the… … Wikipedia
Military elite — A military elite is a unit of soldiers or recruits picked for their competence and put in a special elite unit. Elite units enjoy some benefits as compared to other units, at least in the form of higher status, but often also higher pay and… … Wikipedia
pick — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. best, cream, flower, elite, choice; selection; pickax. See sharpness. v. t. select, choose; pluck, garner, gather; cull. See goodness, approbation. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An implement for picking] Syn … English dictionary for students
