selective inclusion

[sɪˈlɛktɪv ɪnˈkluːʒən]
nounpl: selective inclusions
inclusão seletiva
1. The practice of deliberately choosing certain individuals or groups to include in a process, organization, or system while excluding others based on specific criteria
The university implemented selective inclusion policies to ensure diversity while maintaining academic standards.
A universidade implementou políticas de inclusão seletiva para garantir diversidade mantendo padrões acadêmicos.
2. In data processing or programming, the act of including only specific elements or records that meet predetermined conditions
The database uses selective inclusion to filter only active users from the complete user list.
O banco de dados usa inclusão seletiva para filtrar apenas usuários ativos da lista completa.
3. A strategy that combines elements of inclusion and exclusion to target specific populations or groups
The program's selective inclusion approach aimed to support underrepresented minorities in technology.
A abordagem de inclusão seletiva do programa buscava apoiar minorias sub-representadas na tecnologia.
In Brazil, selective inclusion has become an important concept in discussions about affirmative action policies in higher education and workforce diversity. The term reflects the country's ongoing debate about balancing meritocracy with social equity. In the USA, it relates to broader conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in educational institutions and corporations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
targeted inclusionconditional inclusionfiltered inclusioncurated inclusionrestricted inclusion
Antonyms / Antônimos
universal inclusionblanket inclusionunconditional inclusioncomplete exclusionblanket exclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inclusão seletiva
Standard term used in educational and social policy contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inclusão seletiva
Commonly used in university and government discussions
São Paulo
inclusão seletiva
Frequently used in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
inclusão seletiva
Used similarly but often referred to as 'integração selectiva' in some contexts

Related Words

inclusion criteriaexclusion criteriaaffirmative actiondiversity managementequityaccessibilitydiscriminationquota system

Related Idioms & Phrases

cherry-picking
hand-picking
playing favorites
casting a wide net
raising the bar
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