Selected

/sɪˈlɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of select; to have chosen from a group.

He selected the best option from the list of choices.

To have made a decision about something by choosing it among various alternatives.

They selected a location for the new office based on its accessibility.

adjective

Chosen from a number of alternatives; picked out.

She wore a selected outfit for the event that highlighted her style.

Representing or referring to a particular group or category.

The selected candidates for the scholarship were notified last week.

From the Latin word 'selectus', meaning chosen.

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.

selection

The action of choosing something or someone from a number of alternatives.

selector

A person or thing that selects.

Handpicked or specially chosen.

That restaurant is top-notch, only selected spots for me.

Best of the best.

This playlist is all selected hits!