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to pick out
[phrase form: pick]
01
to choose among a group of people or things
Transitive: to pick out sb/sth
Examples
Out of all the puppies, he picked out the one with the white patch on its forehead.
She picked the best candidates out for the interview from the long list.
02
to identify someone or something in a group, often because of their unique features
Transitive: to pick out a sensory stimulant
Examples
Among the crowd, she could easily pick out her father's voice.
With his sharp eyes, he can pick out distant ships on the horizon.
03
to see in an unclear and blurry manner, often due to low light, distance, etc.
Transitive: to pick out a shape
Examples
In the dimly lit room, she could barely pick out the shapes of the furniture.
From a distance, it was hard to pick out the details of the distant mountain range.
04
to make something noticeable, usually by using different colors, designs, material, etc.
Transitive: to pick out sth
Examples
He picked out the logo on the shirt using a neon thread.
The carvings on the wooden door were picked out in white.
05
to play a piece of music by ear, without the use of sheet music
Transitive: to pick out a musical piece
Examples
She can pick out any tune on the piano after hearing it just once.
After a few tries, he managed to pick the melody out on his guitar.
