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Meaning of selected
The primary meaning of the word "selected" is to have been picked or chosen from a group or range of possibilities.
Etymology of selected
The word "selected" originates from the Latin words "selectus," which is the past participle of "seligere," meaning "to pick out" or "to choose," and is a combination of "se-" (meaning "apart" or "aside") and "ligere" (meaning "to gather" or "to pick").
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "to pick out" or "to choose," and has evolved to include various connotations and nuances.
Synonyms
chosen
picked
preferred
elected
designated
appointed
nominated
favored
handpicked
singled out
highlighted
emphasized
spotlighted
prominent
favored
privileged
exclusive
elite
premier
prime
top
best
finest
cream
crème de la crème
cherry-picked
carefully chosen
meticulously selected
deliberately picked
intentionally chosen
specially selected
specifically chosen
tailored
customized
suited
fitted
designed
planned
intended
meant
destined
targeted
aimed
directed
focused
Definitions
- Chosen or picked out from others, typically as being the best or most suitable
- Having been deliberately picked or chosen for a particular purpose or task
- Distinguished or set apart from others by some quality or characteristic
Usage Examples
- The committee carefully selected the finalists for the award.
- She was selected to represent her company at the conference.
- The artist selected a range of colors to create a unique palette.
- The team selected the most challenging project to work on.
- The university selected a diverse group of students for the scholarship program.
Antonyms
rejected
unchosen
unpicked
unselected
excluded
omitted
passed over
overlooked
ignored
dismissed
refused
declined
unacceptable
unsuitable
inappropriate
unfit
unqualified
ineligible
unworthy
undesirable
unwanted
unneeded
unnecessary