1. : to pick by hand as opposed to a machine process
machines supplanted the workers who handpicked the cotton
handpicking the insects from the plants
2.
a. : to select with personal care for quality
handpick the man because of his education and training — T.M.Landy
b. : to select personally or to ensure the achievement of personal ends
a party leader so strong he could handpick the political candidates
a handpicked jury
Useful english dictionary. 2012.