selected cell
[/sɪˈlɛktɪd sɛl/]
nounpl: selected cells
célula selecionada
1. In computing and spreadsheet applications, a cell that has been highlighted or chosen by the user for editing, formatting, or data entry
The selected cell is highlighted in blue, ready for you to type data into it.
A célula selecionada está destacada em azul, pronta para você digitar dados nela.
2. In biology, a single cell that has been isolated or chosen from a population of cells for research or analysis
The researcher examined the selected cell under the microscope to identify mutations.
O pesquisador examinou a célula selecionada sob o microscópio para identificar mutações.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing education and business environments in both Brazil and the USA. It became more common with the widespread use of spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. In Brazil, the term is standardized in IT training and corporate settings.
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