selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən 
2
: one that is selected : choice
also
: a collection of selected things
3
: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection
Examples of selection in a Sentence
The selection of the best poem was difficult.
his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair
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Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The wines also live up to the hype, and are presented to guests alongside a rotating selection of wines from around the world (e.g., grower Champagne).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
While Tampa Bay is not in possession of a first-round selection until 2028, addressing the desire to go deep into the spring while addressing scoring depth on the forward ranks easily took precedent in making the deal.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, this is quite a limited selection of data types compared with other services.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The wines also live up to the hype, and are presented to guests alongside a rotating selection of wines from around the world (e.g., grower Champagne).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
While Tampa Bay is not in possession of a first-round selection until 2028, addressing the desire to go deep into the spring while addressing scoring depth on the forward ranks easily took precedent in making the deal.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, this is quite a limited selection of data types compared with other services.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for selection
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“Selection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selection. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the act of selecting : the state of being selected
selection of the best poem was difficult
cheered my selection as athlete of the year
2
a
: one that is selected : choice
b
: a collection of selected things
3
: any natural or artificial process that tends to favor the survival and reproduction of some individuals but not of others with the result that only the inherited characteristics of the favored individuals continue to be passed on
Medical Definition
selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən
: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection
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