CEFR B1

selected

adjective

Meaning

Chosen or identified from a group as being the best or most suitable.

Examples

She was one of the selected few to receive a scholarship.
Only the selected students were allowed to attend the advanced workshop.

Synonyms: chosen, picked, elected, preferred, culled

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selected (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɪˈlɛktɪd/

Definition

Chosen or identified from a group as being the best or most suitable.

Examples

She was one of the selected few to receive a scholarship.
Only the selected students were allowed to attend the advanced workshop.
The report highlighted the selected works of the artist.

How to Use selected

select from (prepositional phrase): To choose from a larger group or set of options. — "She was able to select from a wide range of colors."
select for (prepositional phrase): To choose something or someone for a particular purpose or role. — "These candidates were selected for the final interview."

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