selective choosing
[/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈtʃuzɪŋ/]
noun phrase
escolha seletiva
1. The act of carefully choosing or picking specific items, people, or options based on particular criteria or preferences, rather than accepting all alternatives indiscriminately
The hiring manager engaged in selective choosing, interviewing only candidates with specific qualifications.
O gerente de recrutamento praticou escolha seletiva, entrevistando apenas candidatos com qualificações específicas.
2. A discriminatory practice of deliberately selecting or rejecting based on predetermined standards or biases
Selective choosing in college admissions has been a controversial topic for decades.
A escolha seletiva nas admissões universitárias tem sido um tema controverso há décadas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'escolha seletiva' is commonly discussed in contexts of education, employment, and social equity. In the USA, 'selective choosing' often appears in debates about affirmative action, merit-based selection, and fair hiring practices. The term can carry neutral connotations (careful selection) or negative ones (unfair discrimination) depending on context.
NYC Slang
picky choosing / being picky about selection
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