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Meaning of selection
The act of choosing something or someone.
Etymology of selection
The word "selection" comes from the Latin "selectio", which is derived from "selectus", the past participle of "seligere", meaning "to choose" or "to select".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of choosing or selecting something.
Synonyms
choice
pick
option
preference
election
alternative
decision
opting
appointment
nomination
designation
assignment
allocation
allotment
distribution
assortment
collection
array
variety
range
mix
medley
bouquet
potpourri
compilation
assemblage
aggregation
culling
sifting
screening
filtering
winnowing
sorting
categorization
Definitions
- The act of choosing something or someone, typically as a result of a careful consideration of options.
- * A group of things or people chosen from a larger group.
- * The process of choosing or selecting something, especially as a result of a careful consideration of options.
Usage Examples
- The company made a selection of employees to attend the conference.
- * The selection of wines at the restaurant was impressive.
- * The team's selection of strategies was limited due to their lack of experience.