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pick out


Meanings
  • Verb

    To select or choose one thing from a group or collection.

    - "I will pick out the best apple from the basket."
    - "Can you pick out the correct answer from the options given?"

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79125605"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pick out
pot , not , got , spotted , rot
Variants
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pick out , picked out , picking out , picks out
Etymology
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The phrase 'pick out' originated from the Old English word 'pican' which means 'to prick' or 'to mark'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to select' or 'to choose'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pick out' is also used in the context of fishing to describe the act of selecting a particular fish from the water.

  2. In the game of pick-up sticks, players take turns picking out a stick without moving the others.


Related Concepts
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  1. Selection: The process of choosing or picking out one thing from a group or collection.

  2. Discrimination: The ability to distinguish or pick out one thing from another based on differences.


Culture
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The term 'pick out' is commonly used in various contexts such as music (picking out a melody), art (picking out colors), and literature (picking out themes or symbols). It is also used in everyday life when making choices or selections.

How to Memorize "pick out"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of picking something out of a group or collection. Imagine yourself reaching out and selecting the desired item.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pick out' with the act of making a choice or selection. Think of a situation where you had to pick out the best option from a group.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Pick One Thing Out' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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