selective
Pronunciation:
/səˈlɛktɪv/adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to the process of selection.
Of or relating to natural selection.
Example: selective pressure
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
Example: He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
Example: In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.