pick out vs select

pick out is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pick out	No	No	Yes	No
select	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, pick out and select are synonyms defined as:

pick out and select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Other synonyms of pick out include choose, take.

pick out (adjective)	select (adjective)
	selected or chosen for special qualifications
	of superior grade

pick out (verb)	select (verb)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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