1 [U] the process of choosing sb/sth carefully from a group of people or things:
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. * the random selection of numbers * selection criteria * the selection process
2 [C] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:
A selection of reader's comments are published below. * The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals.
3 [C] a collection of things from which sth can be chosen
SYNCHOICE, RANGE:
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.
seealsoNATURALSELECTION
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Is selection a noun, verb, or something else?
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