Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hand-pick
verb
/ˈhændˌpɪk/
Definition
To select something carefully and personally.
Examples
- She decided to hand-pick the fruits from the orchard for her special recipe.
- For the committee, they will hand-pick a few candidates to interview for the position.
- The curator prefers to hand-pick the artworks displayed in the gallery.
Meaning
Hand-picking refers to the act of choosing items or individuals with great care, often done manually rather than through automated processes.
Synonyms
- select
- choose
- pick
- opt for
- elect
