Seçili

Seçili is a Turkish word meaning “selected” or “chosen,” used as an adjective derived from the verb seçmek (to choose). It denotes something that has been picked from a set and stands in contrast to items that were not selected. In everyday Turkish, Seçili can modify nouns directly, as in seçili ürünler (selected products) or seçili adaylar (selected candidates).

In technology and computing, Seçili is commonly used to label the currently highlighted or active element, such as seçili öğe (selected item) or seçili metin (selected text). This usage reflects the word’s core sense of designation and focus on a particular subset within a larger whole.

Etymology and usage notes: Seçili is formed from the verb seçmek and functions as an attributive form indicating selection status. It overlaps in meaning with seçilmiş, the more common past participle meaning “chosen” or “elected,” but Seçili remains widely understood in both general language and technical contexts.

Beyond general language, Seçili can appear as a surname or place name in Turkish-speaking regions, though this usage is not widely documented in international sources. The word should not be confused with related terms such as seçim (election) or seçenek (option), which have distinct meanings despite their shared root.

See also: seçim; seçenek; seçecek; seğmen.