selective
adjective
uk/sɪˈlektɪv/ usintentionally choosing certain things or people, and not others:
be selective about sth We need to be more selective about the people we hire.
be selective in sth/doing sth Banks have become more selective in granting new loans.
affecting or relating to some things or people, and not others:
Higher costs will be offset by higher sales volumes and selective price increases.
We aim to provide selective access to suppliers and customers through extranets.
a selective approach
involving the choice of the most suitable or best:
We want to open more branches, make selective acquisitions, and extend our product range.
Investments will be selective and disciplined.
selectively
adverb
The company has selectively cut back production of denim.
selectivity
noun [ U ]
The benefit to investors of venture capitalists derives from extreme selectivity in their choice of investments.