Selection Sɪˈlekʃn Random Final Process Comments Published Noun

• the final team selection will be made tomorrow.
• the random selection of numbers
• selection criteria
• the selection process

selection

1. the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
• The final team selection will be made tomorrow.
• the random selection of numbers
• selection criteria
• the 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.
• She’s the obvious choice for the job.
• Which one’s your favourite?
• Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
• A selection of reader’s comments are published below.
• She was his pick for best actress.
3. a collection of things from which something can be chosen
• synonym choice
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• The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.

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.
• She played a selection of waltzes.
• She took a long time to make her selection.
• The catalogue includes a selection of his poetry.
• The final selection of winners will be announced at the end of the event.
• The restaurant offers a wide selection of cocktails.
• The wine selection isn’t bad.
• Their website features a large selection of photographs.
• These results may have been caused by selection bias.
• We interviewed a random selection of teenagers.
• We offer a broad selection of products.
• You’ll find a good selection of paints at this store.
• a selection of hits from well-known musicals
• evolutionary selection pressures
• his selection as candidate for the Green Party
• the careful selection of building materials
• A selection of readers’ comments are published below.
• The game is based on the random selection of numbers.
• What are their selection criteria?
• You have to go through a tough selection process.

Word Origin

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