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SELECTION

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Selection.

How to pronounce selection:

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Selection - as a noun

The act of choosing or selecting

Example: "Your choice of colors was unfortunate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice13option8pick12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An assortment of things from which a choice can be made

Example: "The store carried a large selection of shoes"

The person or thing chosen or selected

Example: "He was my pick for mayor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice13pick12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deciding13decision making
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
natural selectionsurvival14survival of the fittest

A passage selected from a larger work

Example: "He presented excerpts from william james' philosophical writings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excerpt18excerption21extract16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made a careful selection of books to bring on my vacation."
"The store had a wide selection of fruits and vegetables."
"She was thrilled to be chosen from a large selection of candidates."
"He had to go through a rigorous selection process to join the team."
"The hotel offers a selection of complimentary toiletries for guests."
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Word Game Points

Is SELECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, selection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SELECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SELECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, selection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SELECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SELECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, selection is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SELECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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