1. A method or procedure designed to choose or filter items, people, or information based on specific criteria or standards
The university uses a selective process to admit only the most qualified students.
A universidade utiliza um processo seletivo para admitir apenas os alunos mais qualificados.
2. In biology, the mechanism by which certain traits are preserved or eliminated through natural or artificial selection
Natural selection is a selective process that favors advantageous mutations.
A seleção natural é um processo seletivo que favorece mutações vantajosas.
3. A recruitment or hiring procedure that screens candidates according to predetermined qualifications
The company conducted a selective process to hire the best candidates for the position.
A empresa realizou um processo seletivo para contratar os melhores candidatos para a posição.