Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pick-over

phrasal verb
/ˈpɪk ˈoʊvər/
Definition
To sort through items or choices carefully to choose the best ones.
Examples
  • She had to pick-over the fruits to find the ripest ones.
  • The thrift store allows shoppers to pick-over old clothes for unique finds.
Meaning
The act of examining or selecting from a group or collection, often to find what is preferred or of higher quality.
Synonyms
  • sort through
  • select
  • screen