noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
special selection; specially selected
Refers to items or works chosen with particular care, often used in product names, menus, or competition entries. Can be used as a noun, suru-verb, or no-adjective.
このコーヒーは特選豆だけを使っています。
This coffee uses only specially selected beans.
審査員が作品を特
The judges specially select the works.
noun
special prize; highest honors
Used in competitions or exhibitions to denote a top award, often above regular prizes. Typically a noun.
彼女の絵が展覧会で特選に選ばれた。
Her painting was chosen for the special prize at the exhibition.