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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As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
There are reasons to find joy in and be proud of the selection of Manny Machado, who will start at third base for the National League in Tuesday’s game, right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and relievers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
To mark the occasion, the brand hosted an in-store event on Monday in the presence of chief executive officer Fabrizio Cardinali and its global brand ambassador and singer and actor Kaito Takahashi, along with a selection of guests hailing from the design, fashion and lifestyle communities.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But not just any old tea – rather, an exclusive and extensive selection of mostly (but not exclusively) Japanese teas.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025
There are reasons to find joy in and be proud of the selection of Manny Machado, who will start at third base for the National League in Tuesday’s game, right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and relievers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
To mark the occasion, the brand hosted an in-store event on Monday in the presence of chief executive officer Fabrizio Cardinali and its global brand ambassador and singer and actor Kaito Takahashi, along with a selection of guests hailing from the design, fashion and lifestyle communities.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
But not just any old tea – rather, an exclusive and extensive selection of mostly (but not exclusively) Japanese teas.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 14 July 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 20 Jul. 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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