- [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
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
- …
- make
- base on
- win
- …
- criteria
- policy
- procedure
- …
- 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 choicechoicefavourite ▪ preference ▪ selection ▪ pickThese 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.
- Which one’s your favourite?
- Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
- A selection of reader’s comments are published below.
- She was his pick for best actress.
- 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 book 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
- …
- contain
- include
- play
- …
- selection from
- selection of
- [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
- …
- offer
- find
- feature
- …
- selection of
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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