see|sélection
English
wikipedia|selection (disambiguation)
Etymology
From L. selectus, from seligere "choose out, select," from se- "apart" + legere "to gather, select"
Pronunciation
IPA|/səˈlɛkʃən/, SAMPA|/s@"lEkS@n/
audio|en-us-selection.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
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- The process or act of selecting.
#: The large number of good candidates made selection difficult.
- Something selected.
#: My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafitte.
- A variety of items taken from a larger collection.
#: I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine.
- A musical piece.
#: For my next selection, I'll play Happy Birthday in F-sharp minor.
Related terms
select
natural selection
sexual selection
Translations
trans-top|process or act of selecting
Czech: výběr m
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German : Auswahl (1,2,3), Selektion (1)
French : sélection
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Swedish : urval n (1,3), val n (2)
Telugu: ఎంపిక (eMpika)
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