selected
word · lemma: select
/səˈɫɛktɪd/
suh-LEK-did
/sɪlˈɛktɪd/
si-LEK-tid
Definition
Chosen from a group, usually because it is considered the best or most suitable.
Usage & Nuances
'Selected' is formal and often used for people, items, or options chosen for a specific reason. Common collocations: 'selected candidate', 'selected items', 'user-selected'. Not usually used for casual decisions ('picked' or 'chosen' are more informal).
Spanish: seleccionado - elegidoPortuguese (BR): selecionado - escolhidoPortuguese (PT): selecionado - escolhidoChinese (Simplified): 被选中的 - 已选择的Chinese (Traditional): 被選中的 - 已選擇的Hindi: चयनित - चुना गयाArabic: مُختار - مُنتقىBengali: নির্বাচিতRussian: выбранныйJapanese: 選ばれたVietnamese: được chọnKorean: 선택된Turkish: seçilmişUrdu: منتخبIndonesian: terpilih
Example Sentences
The teacher read the names of the selected students.
basic
I noticed you haven't selected a delivery method yet.
natural
All selected files have been uploaded successfully.
natural
We invited a selected group of guests to the event.
natural
Only selected items are on sale.
basic
He was selected for the team.
basic