pick over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To choose all of the desirable items from (an array of options); to look for the most desirable items among.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chọn tất cả các mục mong muốn từ một loạt các lựa chọn

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pick over” mean?

To choose all of the desirable items from (an array of options); to look for the most desirable items among.

Is “pick over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.