No. 14,284 in Russian
отборочного
"Отборочного" means "selection" or "qualifying" (adjective).
In a sentence
Отборочного этапа соревнований было сложно пройти.
The qualifying stage of the competition was difficult to pass.
The word 'отборочного' is used as an adjective describing the stage ('этап') of a competition, indicating that it serves the purpose of selection or qualification.
Тренер сильно волновался перед отборочным матчем.
The coach was very nervous before the qualifying match.
Here, 'отборочного' describes the match ('матч'), specifying its function as a preliminarily selective game.
Участие в отборочном туре требовало серьезной подготовки.
Participation in the qualifying round required serious preparation.
In this sentence, 'отборочного' modifies the tour ('тур'), referring to a segment or round aimed at selection or qualification.
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