selection

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something; a range of items to choose from

the act of choosing or the thing that is chosen

Example Sentences

The selection process is based on merit.

The store offers a wide selection of books.

The final selection will be announced tomorrow.

Example Expressions

natural selection

Synonyms

choice, shortlisting, picking, choosing, election, appointment, preference, assortment, option, pick, range

Entry 1

choice, shortlisting, picking, choosing, election, appointment

Entry 2

choice, picking, preference, assortment

Entry 3

choice, option, pick, assortment, range

Antonyms

rejection, exclusion, elimination, dismissal, refusal, denial

Entry 1

rejection, exclusion, elimination, dismissal, refusal, denial

Entry 2

rejection, exclusion, elimination

Entry 3

rejection, refusal

Collocations

natural selection, selection process, wide selection, selection criteria, final selection, careful selection, random selection

Entry 2

natural selection, selection process, wide selection, selection criteria

Entry 3

final selection, careful selection, wide selection, random selection