1. past tense of single; to select or choose one person or thing from a group
Usage: often used with ‘out’
2. hit a single in baseball
Usage: baseball

Examples

• The teacher singled out Maria for her excellent work.
• He was singled out for criticism after the mistake.
• The batter singled to left field in the third inning.
• She singled him out from the crowd immediately.
• The coach singled out the best players for extra practice.
• The reporter singled to drive in the winning run.