selectively

🇺🇸 /sɪˈlektɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /sɪˈlektɪvli/
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adverb
R

choosing only some things or people from a larger group

The teacher selectively chose students to participate in the science fair.

R

carefully choosing what or who to involve

The company selectively hired new employees based on their skills and experience.

translation

adv. choosing only some things or people from a larger group; carefully choosing what or who to involve