Selected: meaning, definitions and examples

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selected

 

[ sɪˈlɛktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chosen

Chosen from a number of possibilities; singled out and picked as the most appropriate or best.

Synonyms

chosen, handpicked, picked, preferred.

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Word Description / Examples
selected

Used when something is chosen from a group based on certain criteria, often in a formal or structured manner.

  • The candidates were selected based on their qualifications
  • The company selected a new location for its headquarters
chosen

Used when something is picked out of personal preference or decision, without a specific procedure. It can be both formal and informal.

  • She was chosen as the team leader
  • He has chosen a different path in life
picked

A more casual term for choosing something. It can be used in everyday situations and is less formal.

  • He picked an apple from the tree
  • She picked her favorite dress for the party
preferred

Used when something is chosen over other options because it is favored or liked more. It often indicates a personal preference.

  • She preferred coffee over tea
  • This is the preferred method for solving the problem
handpicked

Used when something is chosen with great care and attention, often implying a meticulous or selective process. It usually has a positive connotation.

  • The chef uses handpicked ingredients for every dish
  • The team was handpicked for their expertise

Examples of usage

  • The selected candidate will be notified by email.
  • She was one of the selected few invited to the exclusive event.

Translations

Translations of the word "selected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selecionado

🇮🇳 चयनित

🇩🇪 ausgewählt

🇮🇩 terpilih

🇺🇦 вибраний

🇵🇱 wybrany

🇯🇵 選ばれた (えらばれた)

🇫🇷 sélectionné

🇪🇸 seleccionado

🇹🇷 seçilmiş

🇰🇷 선택된 (seontaekdoen)

🇸🇦 مختار (mukhtār)

🇨🇿 vybraný

🇸🇰 vybraný

🇨🇳 选定的 (xuǎndìng de)

🇸🇮 izbran

🇮🇸 valinn

🇰🇿 таңдалған

🇬🇪 არჩეული (arch'evuli)

🇦🇿 seçilmiş

🇲🇽 seleccionado

Etymology

The word 'selected' originates from the past participle of the Latin word 'selegere', meaning 'to choose' or 'to select'. Over time, the word has evolved to its current usage in the English language, reflecting the act of choosing something from a group of options.

See also: select, selecting, selection, selective, selectively, selectiveness, selectivity, selector, selectwoman.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,134, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.