- 1[uncountable] the process of choosing someone or something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system The final team selection will be made tomorrow. the random selection of numbers selection criteria the selection process
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- 2[countable] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group A selection of readers' comments is published below. The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. Thesauruschoice
- favorite
- preference
- selection
- pick
- choice a person or thing that is chosen:She's the best choice for the job.
- favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:Which one's your favorite?
- preference a thing that is liked better or best:Would you like Italian or Chinese? I don't have a preference.
- Your favorites 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 have a choice.
- selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:A selection of readers' comments are published below.
- pick (somewhat informal) a person or thing that is chosen:Who's your pick for best actress this year?
- somebody's choice/favorite/pick for something
- somebody's choice/selection/pick as something
- an obvious choice/favorite/preference/selection
- a(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection
- 3[countable] a collection of things from which something can be chosen synonym choice The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. see natural selection
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