selective in German
selective in German is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend — selective means choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
selective in German
Selektions-
Of or relating to the process of selection.
ausgewählt
Of or relating to the process of selection.
auswählend
Of or relating to the process of selection.
gezielt
Of or relating to the process of selection.
herausgreifend
Of or relating to the process of selection.
punktuell
Of or relating to the process of selection.
Selektions-
(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
selektiv
(biology) Of or relating to natural selection.
wählerisch
(of a person) Choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
What does "selective" mean?
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adj Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
"He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small."
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adj Affecting or targeting only certain things rather than all of them.
"The council took selective action, fixing only the roads that were in the worst condition."
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selective in a sentence
- He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small.
- The university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of applicants.
- The council took selective action, fixing only the roads that were in the worst condition.
- Selective weeding keeps the flowers but removes the grass from the garden path.
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What is "selective" in German?
"selective" in German is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend. selective means: Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
How do you use "selective" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small." In German, "selective" is Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend.
Are there other ways to say "selective" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "selective": Selektions-, ausgewählt, auswählend, gezielt, herausgreifend, punktuell.
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