selected
sɪˈlɛktɪd
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Definition of selected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
selectionchosen from a group for a purpose
  • The selected candidates will be notified by email.
chosen designated picked
2.
qualityof high quality or special value
  • Only selected wines are served at the event.
chosen elite preferred
3.
privilegeRareprivileged or exclusive in natureRare
  • He was invited to a selected gathering of elite members.
elite exclusive privileged
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personally chosen with special care instead of picked automatically
Each hand-selected strawberry was checked for size and color.

Origin of selected

Latin, seligere (to choose)

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randomadj.
arbitrary
selected for no particular reason
preference
selected according to personal preference or decision
unplanned images
images selected without a specific pattern or reason
online shopping
virtual list of items selected for online purchase
audition
undergo a test to be selected
chosenadj.
selected
chosen for special qualities, tasks, or from a group
awaiting office
selected for a position but not yet in office
competition judges
group of people selected to judge a competition

Examples of selected in a sentence

  • Only selected members can access the VIP lounge.
  • The chef used only selected ingredients for the dish.
  • Selected artworks were displayed in the main hall.
  • She attended a selected event for top executives.
  • The selected audience was treated to a private concert.

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  1. French:choisi, trié sur le volet, ...
  2. German:ausgewählt, erlesen, ...
  3. Italian:selezionato, pregiato, ...
  4. Spanish:seleccionado, exclusivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:selecionado, seleto, ...
  6. Chinese:入选的, 优质的, ...
  7. Japanese:選ばれた, 厳選された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْتَار, مُصَفًّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִבְחָר, מְשׁוּבָּח, ...
  10. Russian:выбранный, отборный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відібраний, вибраний, ...
  12. Hindi:चयनित, विशिष्ट, ...
select
sɪˈlɛkt

Definition of select - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
computersTECH.click on a file or text to mark itTECH.
  • Select the text to copy it.
choose highlight pick
2.
decisionTECH.choose one or more elements from a setTECH.
  • She will select a dress for the party.
choose elect pick
3.
databasesTECH.obtain data from a database using a queryTECH.
  • The system will select records from the database.
extract query retrieve

Adjective

1.
qualitycarefully chosen for excellence
  • She wore a select dress for the gala.
choice picked prime
2.
exclusive grouponly available to a few people with special qualities
  • She was invited to a select event.
elite exclusive privileged
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describing a small, exclusive group chosen for quality
Only a select few students were invited to the event.
small group in government chosen for a specific purpose
The select committee investigated the new law.
choose every item in a group at the same time
Press Ctrl+A to quickly select all in the document.
control on a screen that lets users pick from several choices
Click the select box and choose your country from the list.

Origin of select

Latin, seligere (to choose)

Examples of select in a sentence

  • You need to select the icon to proceed.
  • They will select the best candidate for the job.
  • Please select your preferred language from the list.
  • You can select the necessary data using SQL commands.
  • The program will select entries based on the specified criteria.
  • He was invited to a select gathering of artists.

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  1. French:sélectionner, sélectionné, ...
  2. German:markieren, auserlesen, ...
  3. Italian:selezionare, selezionato, ...
  4. Spanish:seleccionar, exclusivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:selecionar, seleto, ...
  6. Chinese:选择, 精选的, ...
  7. Japanese:選択する, 厳選された, ...
  8. Arabic:حَدَّدَ, مُنْتَقًى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַמֵּן, מוּבְחָר, ...
  10. Russian:выбирать, отборный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вибрати, вибраний, ...
  12. Hindi:चुनना, उत्कृष्ट, ...

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