🗂️selection

noun
/sɪˈlɛkʃən/

Meaning

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen
the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something; a range of items to choose from
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example Sentences

The final selection will be announced tomorrow.

The store offers a wide selection of books.

The selection process is based on merit.

Example Expressions

natural selection

Synonyms

choice, option, pick, assortment, range, picking, preference, shortlisting, choosing, election, appointment
Entry 1
choice, option, pick, assortment, range
Entry 2
choice, picking, preference, assortment
Entry 3
choice, shortlisting, picking, choosing, election, appointment

Antonyms

rejection, refusal, exclusion, elimination, dismissal, denial
Entry 1
rejection, refusal
Entry 2
rejection, exclusion, elimination
Entry 3
rejection, exclusion, elimination, dismissal, refusal, denial

Collocations

final selection, careful selection, wide selection, random selection, natural selection, selection process, selection criteria
Entry 1
final selection, careful selection, wide selection, random selection
Entry 2
natural selection, selection process, wide selection, selection criteria

Related Vocabularies

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Facts, statistics, or information collected for reference or analysis.
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a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family

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