chosen

¹ American  

[choh-zuhn] / ˈtʃoʊ zən /

verb

1. a past participle of choose.

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adjective

1. selected from several; preferred.

   The project combined my passion for sailing with my chosen profession as a TV producer.

2. Theology. elect.

noun

1. the chosen. the elect.

Chosen ² American  

[choh-sen] / ˈtʃoʊˈsɛn /

noun

1. Japanese name of Korea.

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chosen ¹ British  

/ ˈtʃəʊzən /

verb

1. the past participle of choose

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adjective

1. selected or picked out, esp for some special quality

Chosen ² British  

/ ˈtʃəʊˈsɛn /

noun

1. the official name for Korea when it was a Japanese province (1910–45)

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Other Word Forms

• chosenness noun
• unchosen adjective

Etymology

Origin of chosen

First recorded in 1200–50, for the noun

Example Sentences

Now the co-founder and CEO of data-analytics startup Hex Technologies, McCardel has deliberately chosen not to utilize FDEs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

If you do take them up on their offer, regardless of their opinion of your chosen property, it will be an added bonus on top of the excitement that homeownership already provides.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The assembly was asked why more premium design options were chosen when the project was already over budget.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In season 2 of “High Potential,” your character Lieutenant Soto faces a moment of defeat when she’s not chosen to be captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“It was chosen, hundreds of years ago, for the way its waters hold its inhabitants tight against its bones,” said Irian.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell