Singled out is a term used to describe when someone or something is selected from a group for special attention or treatment. The term can be broken down into four words: PREFERRED (9 letters), CHOSEN (6 letters), TARGETED (8 letters), and CHOSE (5 letters). PREFERRED means to be liked or favored over others, CHOSEN implies that a decision was made, TARGETED suggests that the selection was intentional, and CHOSE indicates that an individual was responsible for the selection.