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adjective

sə-ˈlek-təd How to pronounce selected (audio)
Definition of selectednext
as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content

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verb

past tense of select
as in chose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship

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Recent Examples of selected
Adjective
Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text. — 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
Verb
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 15 July 2026 All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for selected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selected
  1. select
  2. picked
  3. preferred
  4. named
  5. favorite
  6. elected
  7. chosen
Adjective
  • California has not executed a prisoner since 2006, but the death penalty remained legal and prosecutors continued to pursue it in select cases.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The yacht will be used privately, for select charters, and to facilitate further scientific research at sea.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of select
Verb
  • The signal caller’s success at South Alabama was one of the primary reasons Dickert picked Ezell to be his offensive coordinator.
    — Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • European referees are chosen for finals played outside Europe, and referees from other continents are picked for finals played in Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of picked
Adjective
  • Meline Rosales, Mike Winters Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • He was named co-anchor last year, serving alongside Savannah Guthrie.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • There’s one more named Faith after the George Michael song she was conceived to.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of named
Adjective
  • Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • The everyday favorite model has also just received an aesthetic update known as the 9060R, which is available in two styles.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of favorite
Verb
  • Four Democratic candidates for county offices spoke before the march and described the jail system as a humanitarian crisis being neglected by the Republican majority elected to Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • If elected, Davidson would advocate, and convince other lawmakers to support, legislation capping the percent of property taxes that residents are required to pay.
    — Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of elected
Adjective
  • Popular culture really likes to lionize chosen families.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
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