Definition

The act of choosing something or the result of that choice, often referring to a group of items or people that have been picked from a larger set.

Example

The selection of books at the library includes many popular titles.

Conversation

Have you seen the selection of books at the new store downtown?

Yeah, I went there last weekend and loved it!

I might go check it out this week; I heard their fiction selection is amazing.

Definitely do! I found some great reads there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Selection → It is formed from "select" (from Latin "seligere", meaning to choose) and "-ion" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or condition). The word "selection" refers to the act or process of choosing or picking out from a group.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'choosing' ('select') something, and the '-ion' indicates that it is a process. This helps you remember that 'selection' is the process of choosing.

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