selection

Definition

The process or act of selecting.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin sēlēctiō (“the act of choosing out, selection”), from sēligō (“choose out, select”), from sē- (“apart”) + legō (“gather, select”). Equivalent to select + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "The large number of good candidates made selection difficult."
• "My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafite."
• "I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine."

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