Selection Sɪˈlekʃn Random Chosen Extra Examples Noun Long

• she took a long time to make her selection.
• the final team selection will be made tomorrow.
• the random selection of numbers
• selection criteria

selection

1. the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
• SEE ALSO self-selection
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/self-selection
• She took a long time to make her selection.
• The final team selection will be made tomorrow.
• the random selection of numbers
• selection criteria
• the selection process
• Artists are chosen by a selection committee.
• Jury selection in the cases is due to begin next week.
• her selection for the England squad
• his unexpected selection as party leader

Extra Examples

• Natural selection is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution.
• Selection is based on standards of quality.
• She hopes to win selection for the Olympic 800 metres team.
• his selection as candidate for the Green Party
• the careful selection of building materials
• You have to go through a tough selection process.
2. a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group
• A selection of readers' comments is published below.
• The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals.

Extra Examples

• The catalogue includes a selection of his poetry.
• We interviewed a random selection of teenagers.
• a selection of hits from well-known musicals
3. a collection of things from which something can be chosen
• SYNONYM choice
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/choice_2
• The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.
• The wine selection isn't bad.

Extra Examples

• Their website features a large selection of photographs.
• We offer a broad selection of products.
• You'll find a good selection of paints at this store.

Word Origin

• early 17th cent.: from Latin selectio(n-), from seligere ‘select by separating off’, from se- ‘apart’ + legere ‘choose’.