planned selection

[/plænd sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: planned selections
seleção planejada
1. A deliberate and systematic process of choosing individuals, items, or options based on predetermined criteria and goals
The company implemented a planned selection process to hire the most qualified candidates.
A empresa implementou um processo de seleção planejada para contratar os candidatos mais qualificados.
2. In agriculture and genetics, the controlled breeding or cultivation of organisms based on specific desired traits
Planned selection of crop varieties has improved agricultural yields significantly.
A seleção planejada de variedades de culturas melhorou significativamente o rendimento agrícola.
3. In statistics and research, the intentional choice of a sample according to specific parameters rather than random sampling
The researcher used planned selection to ensure demographic representation in the study.
O pesquisador usou seleção planejada para garantir representação demográfica no estudo.
In Brazilian business culture, 'seleção planejada' is commonly used in HR and recruitment contexts, reflecting the importance of structured hiring processes. In agricultural contexts, it relates to Brazil's significant agribusiness sector and the development of improved crop varieties. The term emphasizes strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making, values increasingly important in modern Brazilian organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deliberate selectionstrategic selectionpurposeful selectiontargeted selectionselective breedingcurated selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
random selectionarbitrary selectionunplanned selectionchance selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
seleção planejada
Standard term used in business, agriculture, and research contexts
Portugal
seleção planeada
Uses European spelling with 'planeada' instead of 'planejada'
Business Portuguese (Brazil)
seleção estratégica
Alternative term emphasizing strategic approach in HR contexts
Agricultural Portuguese (Brazil)
melhoramento genético planejado
More specific term used in genetics and breeding programs

Related Words

selection criteriascreening processquality controlrecruitmentvettingcurationmethodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

picking and choosing
cherry-picking
curating a selection
sifting through options
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