curated

American  

[kyoor-ey-tid] / ˈkyʊər eɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. (of a museum, gallery, or similar collection) provided with expert oversight and direction by a professional curator.

   Richards focused on the use of light to bring to life the internal gallery spaces and their curated exhibits for the visitor.

2. carefully gathered, sifted, chosen, and organized.

   The store carries cookware and appliances as well as a superbly curated selection of furniture, lamps, rugs, and other decor.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of curate.

Other Word Forms

• uncurated adjective

Etymology

Origin of curated

curate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

People were getting information without waiting to have it curated by the usual gatekeepers of newspapers, TV stations and so on.

From Salon

At Praxis, a “curated private middle school for student athletes” in San Diego where 15 boys are doing a holdback year, NIL is always front and center.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manchester artist Stanley Chow, who curated the trail, said he was "immensely proud" to showcase some of the artistic talent on show across the North West.

From BBC

"I was averaging about seven hours a day and thought I'm experiencing life through this device where reality is being curated for me," she told BBC News.

From BBC

Rose added that independent bookshops were "so important" and The Spicy Librarian was "curated for readers, by readers" and provided a way to share passions.

From BBC