selection

noun

OPAL W

/sɪˈlekʃn/

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[uncountable] the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
- 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
see also self-selection
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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- careful
- random
- initial
- …
verb + selection
- make
- base on
- win
- …
selection + noun
- criteria
- policy
- procedure
- …
preposition
- selection as
- selection for
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[countable] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group
- selection of something A selection of readers' comments is published below.
- selection from something The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals.
Synonyms choice
choice
- favourite
- preference
- selection
- pick
These are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others.
- choice a person or thing that is chosen:
  She’s the obvious choice for the job.
- favourite/favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:
  Which one’s your favourite?
- preference a thing that is liked better or best:
  Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
favourite or preference?Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose.
- selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:
  A selection of reader’s comments are published below.
- pick (rather informal) a person or thing that is chosen:
  She was his pick for best actress.
Patterns
- somebody’s choice/favourite/pick for something
- somebody’s choice/selection/pick as something
- an obvious choice/favourite/selection
- a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection
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
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- varied
- wide
- random
- …
verb + selection
- contain
- include
- play
- …
preposition
- selection from
- selection of
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[countable] a collection of things from which something can be chosen synonym choice, range
- selection of something 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- broad
- comprehensive
- extensive
- …
verb + selection
- offer
- find
- feature
- …
preposition
- selection of
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单词	selection
释义	selection noun OPAL W /sɪˈlekʃn/ /sɪˈlekʃn/ jump to other results [uncountable] the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system 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 see also self-selection 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective careful random initial … verb + selection make base on win … selection + noun criteria policy procedure … preposition selection as selection for See full entry [countable] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group selection of something A selection of readers' comments is published below. selection from something The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. Synonyms choicechoice favourite preference selection pick These are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others. choice a person or thing that is chosen: She’s the obvious choice for the job. favourite/favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type: Which one’s your favourite? preference a thing that is liked better or best: Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual. favourite or preference?Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose. selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group: A selection of reader’s comments are published below. pick (rather informal) a person or thing that is chosen: She was his pick for best actress. Patterns somebody’s choice/favourite/pick for something somebody’s choice/selection/pick as something an obvious choice/favourite/selection a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection 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 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective varied wide random … verb + selection contain include play … preposition selection from selection of See full entry [countable] a collection of things from which something can be chosen synonym choice, range selection of something 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. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective broad comprehensive extensive … verb + selection offer find feature … preposition selection of See full entry see also natural selection Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin selectio(n-), from seligere ‘select by separating off’, from se- ‘apart’ + legere ‘choose’.
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