selective
adjective B2
Plain meaning
choosing only some people or things based on criteria
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss choosing only some people or things based on criteria in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described selective school in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that selective school can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
selective schoolselective admissionselective process
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “selective school”.