selection

noun
UK: /sɪˈlek.ʃən/
US: /səˈlek.ʃən/

  1. The act of choosing someone or something from a group.

    1. My selection for the team is complete.
    2. The careful selection of candidates ensured a qualified team for the project.

  2. A range of things to choose from.

    1. There is a big selection of books here.
    2. The store boasts a wide selection of cheeses from around the world.

  3. A thing that has been chosen.

    1. This song is my music selection.
    2. Her final selection for the art exhibit was a bold and vibrant painting.

Synonyms

election option excerpt pick choice
selection transitive-verb

  1. To carefully choose something as the best or most suitable.

    1. I selection this one for you.
    2. The committee will selection a winner based on the project's impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "selection" in English means: The act of choosing someone or something from a group., A range of things to choose from., A thing that has been chosen..

The phonetic transcription of "selection" is /sɪˈlek.ʃən/ in British English and /səˈlek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "selection": election, option, excerpt, pick, choice.

Example usage of "selection": "My selection for the team is complete.". More examples on the page.