The term 'picked out' can be defined in a variety of ways, each with a different number of letters. The term 'CULLED' (6 letters) means to remove or separate from a larger group. The term 'CHOSEN' (6 letters) means to select or pick out from a group. The term 'ELECTED' (7 letters) means to choose by vote. The term 'SELECTED' (8 letters) means to pick out from a group as being the best or most suitable. Finally, the term 'CHOSE' (5 letters) means to make a decision or selection. All of these terms refer to the act of picking out or selecting something from a larger group.