selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən 
2
: one that is selected : choice
also
: a collection of selected things
3
: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection
Examples of selection in a Sentence
The selection of the best poem was difficult.
his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair
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Wagner has been an All-Pro 10 times — with five appearances on the first team — and is also a 10-time Pro Bowl selection.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Between the New Arrivals section and Hot New Releases chart, Amazon’s fall fashion selection keeps growing with new trendy pieces.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
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Such is the wealth of Spanish cinema that it cannot be contained by election at Berlin, Cannes, Venice and San Sebastián official selection.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Between the New Arrivals section and Hot New Releases chart, Amazon’s fall fashion selection keeps growing with new trendy pieces.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Such is the wealth of Spanish cinema that it cannot be contained by election at Berlin, Cannes, Venice and San Sebastián official selection.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Selection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/selection. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the act of selecting : the state of being selected
selection of the best poem was difficult
cheered my selection as athlete of the year
2
a
: one that is selected : choice
b
: a collection of selected things
3
: any natural or artificial process that tends to favor the survival and reproduction of some individuals but not of others with the result that only the inherited characteristics of the favored individuals continue to be passed on
Medical Definition
selection
noun
se·lec·tion
sə-ˈlek-shən
: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection
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