selected

se·lect

 (sĭ-lĕkt′)

v. se·lect·ed, se·lect·ing, se·lects

v.tr.

To take as a choice from among several; pick out: We selected the ripest pears at the orchard. The winning ticket was selected at random.

v.intr.

To make a choice or selection: The menu offered numerous dishes to select from.

adj.

1. Singled out in preference; chosen: a select few.

2. Of special quality or value; choice: select peaches.

3. Of or relating to the USDA grade of beef that has less marbling than choice or prime cuts.

4. Careful or refined in making selections; discriminating.

n.

1. One that is chosen in preference to others or because of special value.

2. (used with a pl. verb) Chosen or preferred items or people considered as a group. Often used with the.

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[Latin sēligere, sēlēct- : sē-, apart; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots + legere, to choose; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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se·lec′ta·ble adj.

se·lect′ness n.

se·lec′tor n.

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

selected - chosen in preference to another unselected - not selected

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Translations

επιλεγμένος

valittu

kiválasztottválogatott

adottatoselezionato