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selective
/ ɪˈɛɪ /
adjective
of or characterized by selection
tending to choose carefully or characterized by careful choice
electronics occurring at, operating at, or capable of separating out a particular frequency or band of frequencies
Other Word Forms
- selectively adverb
- selectiveness noun
- nonselective adjective
- unselective adjective
- ˈپ adverb
- ˈپԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of selective1
Example Sentences
She also worries about selective enforcement of the vague terms of the order to target some researchers or research projects for political or other reasons.
“Hopefully, Democrats and Republicans will get away from talking about open borders and talk about selective immigration” that serves the country’s economic and social needs.
I was just very selective on the people that we absolutely needed to interview.
Given the team’s MLB-high bullpen workload this year, Roberts has been forced to be selective when it comes to the usage of the few high-leverage relievers still at his disposal.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats accused Reform of "selective editing" and "scummy tactics".
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