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selectively
This term describes a process of deliberate exclusion, where a specific set of criteria determines what is included and what is omitted. It carries a connotation of precision and intentionality, suggesting that the choice is not random but based on a strategic or technical goal.
In scientific and medical registers, the word takes on a highly technical meaning, referring to the ability of a substance or process to target a specific molecule or cell type without affecting others. This specificity is a critical requirement in pharmacology to minimize side effects.
Meanings
Examples
He remembers things selectively to make himself look better.
I only selectively share my personal life on social media.
The company selectively recruits from top tier universities.
Why do you selectively listen to only the parts you agree with?
The drug is designed to act selectively on cancer cells.
I need to be more selectively about who I invite to the party.
The filter selectively allows certain ions to pass through the membrane.
She selectively edited the report to highlight the successes.