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selected region

[/sɪˈlɛktɪd ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: selected regions
região selecionada
1. An area or zone that has been chosen or picked out from a larger area, often in computing, geography, or design contexts
The selected region in the image was highlighted with a blue border.
A região selecionada na imagem foi destacada com uma borda azul.
2. A specific geographic area that has been chosen for a particular purpose or study
The research focused on the selected region of the Amazon rainforest.
A pesquisa se concentrou na região selecionada da floresta amazônica.
Synonyms
chosen areadesignated areahighlighted regiontarget areaspecified zone
Antonyms
unselected regionentire areadeselected region

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região selecionada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
região selecionada
Standard technical term used in computing and design
Portugal
região selecionada
Same usage as in Brazil; standard terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

highlight a selected region
deselect a region
expand the selected region
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