n
(music) The onset of a musical note, particularly with respect to the strength (and duration) of that onset.
v
Alternative form of cherry-pick [(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.]
n
A person or group that picks the best for themselves; one who cherry-picks.
v
(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
n
Alternative spelling of cherry picking [The selection of desirable items and rejection of undesirable ones in order to obtain an advantage or present something in the best possible light.]
v
(idiomatic) To agree, to harmonize, to concord.
n
That which is selected or gleaned; an extract.
adj
(figuratively) Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual.
v
(colloquial, literally) you are good at picking people or things
v
(idiomatic) To choose a preference (as in predicting which boxer will win a match).
v
Alternative form of pick out of a hat [To determine by chance, especially by drawing lots.]
n
Alternative form of pickup [In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.]
adj
Valued for picking; choice; select.
v
(colloquial, intransitive) To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.
v
(idiomatic) To choose; to select.
v
(transitive, with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
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