That which has been selected from a range, or the act of selecting
“If, however, I was restricted to the use of but one kind of instrument, my selection would be the simplest of all, the wax and plaster bougie.”
A range of things from which a choice may be made
“Here, they exhibit a selection of fabrics, among which we notice some fine linens.”
A collection or assortment of things, especially creative works
“I hope that the following selection of his poems will reveal him to others as I see him.”
A representative sample
“Displayed here is a selection of our finest produce.”
One of two or more available possibilities
“Thus, chemical repellents function more effectively with an available selection of food sources than with no alternative.”
One's right, ability or freedom to choose
“The President makes appointments, and the Senate must confirm or deny his selection by a majority vote.”
An act of choosing or assigning someone (or something) for a given role or job
A collection of things, typically considered as a unit
A small piece or amount of something, typically used for testing or analysis
A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
The act of filtering and selecting the best from a group
The action or process of inducting someone to a post or organization
A supply or quantity of something accumulated or available for future use
The action or fact of acquiring or incorporating something
The act of organizing and maintaining a collection
A group of individuals forming a collective unit that works together
A wide range of elements or objects
An option allowing a change in the method of operation of a device or system
(usually sports) Selection to a squad or team
A part or portion of an object, material or amount
A portion or serving, especially of food
A range of possible options
Screen test
The action of repeating something aloud from memory
An act or system of recruiting or enlisting someone for a role, task, position or duty
A category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
An act or state of adapting or changing to suit to a given environment
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