Selection

Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈlÉ›kʃən/
• Rhymes: -É›kʃən

Origin

From Latin sēlēctiō ("the act of choosing out, selection"), from sēlēctus, perfect passive participle of sēligō ("choose out, select"), from sē- ("apart") + legō ("gather, select").

Full definition of selection

Noun

1. The process or act of selecting.The large number of good candidates made selection difficult.
2. Something selected.My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafitte.
3. A variety of items taken from a larger collection.I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine.
4. A musical piece.For my next selection, I'll play Happy Birthday in F-sharp minor.

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