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selected

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions:

Examples:

There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.
A mouse is a device which makes it easier to select different options from computer menus.
How do you select people for promotion?
[ + obj + to infinitive ] He was selected to play for Australia at the age of only 18.

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