adj.

1. 1.  Singled out in preference;  chosen:a select few.
   

2. 2.  Of special quality or value.
   

3. 3.  Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.
   

n.

1. 1.  One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.
   

2. 2.  (used with a pl. verb) Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group.