selected
adjective
se·lect·ed
sə-ˈlek-təd 
: select
specifically
: of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary
Examples of selected in a Sentence
a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for selected
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“Selected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selected. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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