selectively
Translation
selectively, carefully
Examples
He reads the newspaper selectively.
He reads the newspaper selectively.
The funds were distributed selectively.
The funds were distributed selectively.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth. selectively)) to do (sth.) in a careful and choosing way He reads the newspaper selectively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carefully, discriminatingly, particularly; Antonyms: indiscriminately, randomly
Etymology
From the adjective 'selective' plus the adverb suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action done in a 'selective' manner. If you choose 'selectively', you don't choose everything.