Only 'the/a chosen few' will get to go on the trip. [=only a few people will get to go]
He was 'chosen' because he's qualified for the job.
She was 'chosen' from a long list of people.
(..) soldiers and military leaders... often go their entire careers without ever seeing battle. frozen in their prime, for use when they are needed most. Mr. Bauers was chosen primarily for how remarkably average he is. The most average person in our entire armed forces. Additionally, he has no family, (..)2006 Idiocracy