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selection

Pronunciation: [/səˈlɛkʃən/]

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selection: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use selection in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “shopping”

(noun) the act of carefully choosing something from a group of things that you have to choose from. It's like picking out your favorite candy from a bunch of different types at the store.

Example

She made a great selection of books to read over the summer.

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His selection of clothes for the party was not very good.

Example

How do you make a selection when there are so many options?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the process of choosing the best players or items from a group. It's like when a coach picks the players for a team.

Example

The coach's selection of players led to a win for the team.

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The team's poor selection of strategies cost them the game.

Example

How important is selection in forming a successful team?

Context: “recruitment”

(noun) the process of carefully choosing the best person for a job or a group. It's like a company picking the right employee for a position.

Example

The selection of the new CEO was a crucial decision for the company.

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The selection of candidates for the job was rushed and resulted in a bad hire.

Example

What factors are considered in the selection of candidates for a job?

How to pronounce selection

Pronunciation: [/səˈlɛkʃən/]

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