English · Word Candidate

selective

/səˈlɛktɪv/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the process of selection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Adjective

The selective algorithm excludes the redundant classifiers to construct a streamlined ensemble learning.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to natural selection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến chọn lọc tự nhiên

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

selective pressure

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “selective” mean?

Of or relating to the process of selection.

Is “selective” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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