selective entry

Definitions

A process or policy that restricts access to a specific group based on predetermined criteria or qualifications.

The act of choosing only certain individuals or items to be admitted into a system, institution, or program.

Examples

The university maintains a policy of selective entry, admitting only the top five percent of applicants.

Due to the limited capacity of the venue, the event organizers implemented a selective entry process for all attendees.

Synonyms

exclusive access restricted admission curated entry limited enrollment guarded passage

Antonyms

open access unrestricted entry universal admission public access free entry