The practice of breeding the best specimens of a given organism to encourage certain features.

plural of selective distortion

A standardized colour for automotive lamps, intended to improve vision by removing blue wavelengths from the projected light.

(education) A school that admits students on the basis of their academic achievements.

Unable to speak or communicate orally in certain social settings.

Alternative spelling of nonselective

The collection of recyclable waste separately from that which is not recyclable.

plural of selective collection

The tendency to interpret information in a way that supports what one already believes.

(firearms) The ability to choose whether a weapon fires automatically or semi-automatically.