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decide vs select

select vs decide

decide is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

decide and select both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decide No No Yes No
select No Yes Yes No
As verbs, select is a hyponym of decide; that is, select is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decide:
  • decide: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  • select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Other hyponyms of decide include measure, measure out, mensurate, choose, pick out, take, will, seal, purpose, resolve, decree, rule, orient, orientate, adjudicate, judge, try, govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate.
decide (adjective) select (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade
decide (verb) select (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
bring to an end; settle conclusively
cause to decide
influence or determine
Difference between decide and select

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