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Selected
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Selected
see synonyms of selectedverb
1.
to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others
adjective
2. also: selected
chosen in preference to another or others
3.
of particular quality or excellence
4.
limited as to membership or entry
a select gathering
5.
careful in making a choice
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Selected
see synonyms of selected adjective
1.
chosen in preference to another or others; picked out, esp. for excellence or some special quality; picked
2.
choice; excellent; outstanding
3.
careful in choosing or selecting; fastidious
4.
limited to certain people or groups; exclusive
verb transitive
5.
to choose or pick out from among others, as for excellence, desirability, etc.
verb intransitive
6.
to make a selection; choose
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Selected
see synonyms of selectedv. 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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