Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cherry-pick
verb
/ˈʧɛriˌpɪk/
Definition
To selectively choose the most favorable items from a larger group.
Examples
- She decided to cherry-pick the best candidates for the project.
- During the sale, he cherry-picked the items he really wanted instead of buying everything.
- Companies often cherry-pick data that supports their claims.
Meaning
Cherry-picking involves taking only the best or most desired options while ignoring others that may be less appealing.
Synonyms
- select
- choose
- pick
- filter
- curate
