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pick judiciously

[/pɪk dʒuːˈdɪʃəsli/]
verb phrase
escolher criteriosamente
1. To select something carefully and thoughtfully, using good judgment and discrimination
You need to pick judiciously when choosing a college to attend.
Você precisa escolher criteriosamente ao selecionar uma faculdade para frequentar.
2. To make a discerning choice based on careful consideration of quality or suitability
She picks judiciously from the menu, always choosing the healthiest options.
Ela escolhe criteriosamente no cardápio, sempre optando pelas opções mais saudáveis.
Synonyms
select carefullychoose wiselypick carefullyselect thoughtfullychoose discerningly
Antonyms
pick randomlychoose carelesslyselect haphazardlypick indiscriminately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher criteriosamente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
escolher com cuidado
Slightly more informal variant
Portugal
escolher criteriosamente
Same as Brazilian, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick and choose
be selective about
handpick
use good judgment
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