SELECTION

[noun]Success is achieved by the careful selection (= choosing) of projects. [U]We are keen to see if Robley still has the international qualities to justify selection (= being chosen) for the national team. [U]Some schools operate a system of selection (= choosing students for their ability). [U]After some discussion, we made our selection (= chose what we wanted). [C]We apply several different tests during the selection process.A selection is a choice, range or variety of something.Most schools would have a good selection of these books in their libraries.The larger shops are able to stock a wider selection of goods.A selection is also an item or person which has been or will be chosen.Their music was a mix of old stuff and selections from the new album.These players are automatic selections for the team.