selection

noun

se·lec·tion sə-ˈlek-shən How to pronounce selection (audio)

: the act or process of selecting : the state of being selected

: one that is selected : choice

also : a collection of selected things

: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection

Example Sentences

The selection of the best poem was difficult. his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, Paramount+ will be the home of a selection of new blockbuster films following their theatrical and home entertainment releases, including Top Gun: Maverick, which will arrive on the service in Italy later this year.

Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 With effortless cruising in gridlock and an almost-telepathic sense of gear selection, the PDK setup is practically faultless.

Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Evans also argued that Gosvener had missed the July 1 filing deadline for submitting his certificate of candidate selection, also known as a CAN-29, and declaration of candidacy, also known as a CAN-31.

Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Alarmed by Baribeau’s high raw mortality rate, hospital executives hire a consultant to observe Baribeau and then increase oversight of Baribeau's selection of patients suitable for surgery.

BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And nearly all main talents featured in the rest of Venice’s official selection are also expected.

Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, Houston didn't have the opportunity to pick Holmgren, given that he was gone one spot of ahead of the Rockets draft selection.

Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.

CBS News, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

selection

noun

as in choice

the act or process of selecting his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

choice
selecting
election
choosing
picking
decision
option
nomination
appointment
naming
designation
assignment

as in bet

a person or thing that is chosen our selection was the third entrant in the dog show

Synonyms & Similar Words

choice
bet
chosen
favorite
pick
option
candidate
nominee
nomination
preference
liking
like
designation
elective
preselection
appointment
appointee
selectee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rejectee

as in option

the power, right, or opportunity to choose the inn's table d'hôte is excellent, but there's very limited selection

Synonyms & Similar Words

choice
option
preference
alternative
pick
way
election
liberty
discretion
vote
volition
determination
druthers
will
say
voice
liking
free will
predilection
proclivity
propensity
penchant
tendency
inclination
judgment
partiality
discernment
judgement
perspicacity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

force
coercion
duty
obligation
duress
Hobson's choice

as in sampling

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole a selection of the company's latest line of products for display at the trade show

Synonyms & Similar Words

sampling
sample
sampler
cross section
example
slice
representative
instance
specimen
illustration
paradigm
exemplification
classic
exemplar
prototype
case
archetype
microcosm
locus classicus

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of selection are alternative, choice, election, option, and preference. While all these words mean "the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen," selection implies a range of choice.

a varied selection of furniture

While the synonyms alternative and selection are close in meaning, alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.

equally attractive alternatives

The synonyms choice and selection are sometimes interchangeable, but choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.

freedom of choice

The words election and selection can be used in similar contexts, but election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.

doing a tax return forces certain elections on you

The words option and selection are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.

the option of paying now or later

In some situations, the words preference and selection are roughly equivalent. However, preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.

a preference for cool weather

单词	selection
释义	selection noun se·lec·tion sə-ˈlek-shən 1 : the act or process of selecting : the state of being selected 2 : one that is selected : choice also : a collection of selected things 3 : a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection Synonyms choice choosing election picking selecting See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The selection of the best poem was difficult. his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, Paramount+ will be the home of a selection of new blockbuster films following their theatrical and home entertainment releases, including Top Gun: Maverick, which will arrive on the service in Italy later this year. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 With effortless cruising in gridlock and an almost-telepathic sense of gear selection, the PDK setup is practically faultless. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Evans also argued that Gosvener had missed the July 1 filing deadline for submitting his certificate of candidate selection, also known as a CAN-29, and declaration of candidacy, also known as a CAN-31. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Alarmed by Baribeau’s high raw mortality rate, hospital executives hire a consultant to observe Baribeau and then increase oversight of Baribeau's selection of patients suitable for surgery. BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And nearly all main talents featured in the rest of Venice’s official selection are also expected. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, Houston didn't have the opportunity to pick Holmgren, given that he was gone one spot of ahead of the Rockets draft selection. Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month. CBS News, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing selection artificial selection kin selection make a/one's selection natural selection sexual selection self-selection bias artificial selection kin selection make a/one's selection natural selection sexual selection self-selection bias Kids Definition selection noun se·lec·tion sə-ˈlek-shən 1 : the act or process of choosing 2 : something that is chosen Medical Definition selection noun se·lec·tion sə-ˈlek-shən : a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection selection noun 1 as in choice the act or process of selecting his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance choice selecting election choosing picking decision option nomination appointment naming designation assignment 2 as in bet a person or thing that is chosen our selection was the third entrant in the dog show Synonyms & Similar Words choice bet chosen favorite pick option candidate nominee nomination preference liking like designation elective preselection appointment appointee selectee Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejectee 3 as in option the power, right, or opportunity to choose the inn's table d'hôte is excellent, but there's very limited selection Synonyms & Similar Words choice option preference alternative pick way election liberty discretion vote volition determination druthers will say voice liking free will predilection proclivity propensity penchant tendency inclination judgment partiality discernment judgement perspicacity Antonyms & Near Antonyms force coercion duty obligation duress Hobson's choice 4 as in sampling a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole a selection of the company's latest line of products for display at the trade show Synonyms & Similar Words sampling sample sampler cross section example slice representative instance specimen illustration paradigm exemplification classic exemplar prototype case archetype microcosm locus classicus Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of selection are alternative, choice, election, option, and preference. While all these words mean "the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen," selection implies a range of choice. a varied selection of furniture While the synonyms alternative and selection are close in meaning, alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility. equally attractive alternatives The synonyms choice and selection are sometimes interchangeable, but choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely. freedom of choice The words election and selection can be used in similar contexts, but election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment. doing a tax return forces certain elections on you The words option and selection are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed. the option of paying now or later In some situations, the words preference and selection are roughly equivalent. However, preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections. a preference for cool weather
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