curated

[kyoor-ey-tid]

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.

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• uncurated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of curated¹

curate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )