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

My problem was I’m so unapologetically myself, and I’ve always been like that, so I never learned to be properly media trained and curated into a certain way.

From Los Angeles Times

That wouldn’t be much of a challenge for most people in her position, since Carol’s apocalypse is curated to please her.

From Salon

It’s deceptively simple: a curated list of meals you intend to make for dinner.

From Salon

Find the most stylish gifts for family and friends this season with our curated holiday gift guides.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three years later, Newman had his solo debut at the Betty Parsons Gallery in New York, where he had recently curated an exhibition of Northwest Coast Indian art.

From The Wall Street Journal