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Selection (Noun)

A passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The selection of the new CEO was a surprise to everyone in the company.
The store offered a wide selection of wines from around the world.
Her selection of a college major was influenced by her parents.
The jury's selection of a verdict was based on the evidence presented.
The restaurant's selection of desserts was impressive, with over 20 options to choose from.

An assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The restaurant offered a wide selection of wines to pair with their meals.
The music store had a vast selection of guitars from various manufacturers.
The online retailer provided a large selection of e-books in different genres.
The hotel's breakfast buffet featured a varied selection of pastries and fruits.
The art gallery showcased a diverse selection of paintings from local artists.

The person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

She was the unanimous selection for employee of the month.
His artwork was chosen for inclusion in the exhibition through a competitive selection process.
After conducting numerous interviews, we decided she was the best selection for the position.
They spent hours poring over the application packets, determined to make an informed selection.
As a panelist for the reality show, he took his role as selection judge very seriously.