was selected
[wəz səˈlɛktɪd]
verb phrase (past tense passive voice)
foi selecionado/selecionada
1. past tense passive form indicating that someone or something was chosen from a group of options or candidates
She was selected for the job after a rigorous interview process.
Ela foi selecionada para o emprego após um processo de entrevista rigoroso.
2. indicates completion of a selection process in the past
The team was selected to represent the country at the Olympics.
A equipe foi selecionada para representar o país nas Olimpíadas.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'was selected' is commonly used in formal settings such as job applications, academic admissions, sports team announcements, and official competitions. The passive voice construction emphasizes the selection process rather than the agent doing the selecting.
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