Selectiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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selectiveness

[ sɪˈlɛktɪvnəs ]

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in decision-making

The quality of being very careful about what or who you choose

Synonyms

choosiness, discrimination, fastidiousness

Examples of usage

Her selectiveness in choosing friends often leads to deeper and more meaningful relationships.
His selectiveness in selecting candidates for the job resulted in a highly qualified team.

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in perception

The tendency to be highly selective or discriminating in perception

Synonyms

discernment, discrimination, preciseness

Examples of usage

His selectiveness in identifying details allowed him to notice things others missed.
The artist's selectiveness in choosing colors created a striking visual impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "selectiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seletividade

🇮🇳 चयनात्मकता

🇩🇪 Wählerischeit

🇮🇩 selektivitas

🇺🇦 вибірковість

🇵🇱 selektywność

🇯🇵 選択性

🇫🇷 sélectivité

🇪🇸 selectividad

🇹🇷 seçicilik

🇰🇷 선택성

🇸🇦 انتقائية

🇨🇿 výběrovost

🇸🇰 výbernosť

🇨🇳 选择性

🇸🇮 izbira

🇮🇸 valkost

🇰🇿 таңдамалылық

🇬🇪 არჩევითობა

🇦🇿 seçicilik

🇲🇽 selectividad

Word origin

The word 'selectiveness' originated from the word 'selective', which dates back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'selectus', meaning 'chosen'. The concept of being selective or discriminating has been valued in various contexts throughout history, reflecting a desire for quality and discernment in decision-making and perception.