Meaning & Definition of word "Selected"
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Selected
/sɪˈlɛktɪd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of select; to have chosen from a group.
- Example: He selected the best option from the list of choices.
- 2. To have made a decision about something by choosing it among various alternatives.
- Example: They selected a location for the new office based on its accessibility.
adjective:
- 1. Chosen from a number of alternatives; picked out.
- Example: She wore a selected outfit for the event that highlighted her style.
- 2. Representing or referring to a particular group or category.
- Example: The selected candidates for the scholarship were notified last week.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'selectus', meaning chosen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
selected for a role:
Chosen to fulfill a specific function or duty.
selected items:
A curated collection of goods or products.
selected audience:
A specific group of individuals chosen for an event or message.
Related Words
selection:
The action of choosing something or someone from a number of alternatives.
selector:
A person or thing that selects.
Slang Meanings of selected
Meaning: Handpicked or specially chosen.
Example Sentence: That restaurant is top-notch, only selected spots for me.
Meaning: Best of the best.
Example Sentence: This playlist is all selected hits!