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adjective · B1 · often · UK/US

selected

selected

Meaning of selected

English

carefully chosen from a group

Deutsch

sorgfältig aus einer größeren Menge herausgesucht

selected

Pronunciation

British English
/sɪˈlektɪd/
American English
/səˈlektɪd/

selected with German translation

selected usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The selected photos hang on the wall.

Die ausgewählten Fotos hängen an der Wand.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Only selected students take part.

Nur ausgewählte Schüler machen mit.

selected synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between selected, chosen, handpicked, picked, and select

C
🇬🇧English
chosen

Picked; more general, without stress on careful choice.

B2very often

ENShe was chosen to lead the team.

H
🇬🇧English
handpicked

Chosen personally and carefully; sounds exclusive.

B2rare word

ENThe store offers handpicked gifts for special occasions.

P
🇬🇧English
picked

Chosen; more informal.

B1often

ENHe picked the best apple from the basket.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
select

Exclusive, only for the best: a select few.

rare word

ENOnly a select group of people knew the secret.

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What does selected mean?

carefully chosen from a group

How do you pronounce selected?

selected is pronounced /sɪˈlektɪd/.

How is selected used in a sentence?

Die ausgewählten Fotos hängen an der Wand. Translation: The selected photos hang on the wall.

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