single out (Meaning)

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single out (v)

select from a group

treat differently on the basis of sex or race

The professor singled out the brightest student in the class for special recognition.
The jury singled out one particular juror as a potential outlier.
The scientists singled out a promising compound for further study.
The coach singled out the player with the most potential for future success.
The hiring manager singled out a particular candidate as the top choice.
The teacher singled out a specific student for needing extra attention.
The critic singled out one aspect of the book as particularly noteworthy.
The editor singled out several essays for publication in the next issue.
The CEO singled out a key employee for a significant promotion.
The police singled out a suspect for questioning based on eyewitness testimony.

select from a group, treat differently on the basis of sex or race

choose, pick,select, cull, take, designate,elect, name, tag, prefer

refuse, reject, negative, reject, decline,turn down, refuse, negative, decline, turn down

The professor singled out the brightest student in the class for special recognition.

The jury singled out one particular juror as a potential outlier.

The scientists singled out a promising compound for further study.

The coach singled out the player with the most potential for future success.