26984 words

selection

8 definitions • 17 examples
1
the act of choosing someone or something:

Examples:

the selection process
Success is achieved by the careful selection of projects.
The coach made her selection (= chose who she wanted) for the team.
2
a choice or range of different types of something:

Examples:

Most schools would have a good selection of these books in their libraries.
The larger stores are able to stock a wider selection of goods.
3
a person or thing that has been or will be chosen:

Examples:

Their music was a mix of old stuff and selections from the new album.
4
the act of choosing, or the person or thing chosen:

Examples:

[ C ] They performed a mix of old hits and selections from their new CD.
5
A selection can also be a range and variety of something from which to choose:

Examples:

[ C ] That bookstore has a wide selection of mystery novels.
[ U ] Shop early for the best selection.
6
the process of choosing someone or something from a group of people or things after careful thought:

Examples:

the selection of sth/sb It is alleged that he tried to improperly influence the selection of a particular firm for a state engineering contract.
The selection of Jobson as chairman has caused controversy amongst board members.
personnel/product/site selection
a selection method/procedure/process
7
a choice or range of different types of something:

Examples:

a selection of sth The new range features a selection of ceramics and tableware.
a good/large/wide selection
8
a person or thing which has been or will be chosen:

Examples:

make a selection He made similar selections of securities for each fund.
Who would be your selection for the job?

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