English Dictionary

selective

/səˈlɛktɪv/

adj

Of or relating to the process of selection. / (biology) Of or relating to natural selection. / (of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

She is very selective when it comes to choosing her friends.

意味（1）

Of or relating to the process of selection.

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

意味（2）

(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.

selective pressure

意味（3）

(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

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

意味（4）

(chiefly US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.

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

意味（5）

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.