selectively
adverb/sɪˈlektɪvli/
/sɪˈlektɪvli/
- in a way that affects or involves only a small number of people or things from a larger group
- The product will be selectively marketed in the US (= only in some areas).
- The cattle have not been selectively bred for beef or milk.
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- in a way that shows care being taken about what or who is chosen
- Academia must engage with the media selectively and on its own terms.
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