/ sɪˈlekʃn; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] the process of choosing sb/sth from a group of people or things, usually according to a system :
The final team selection will be made tomorrow.
the random selection of numbers
selection criteria
the selection process
2.
[ C ] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group :
A selection of readers' comments are published below.
➡ note at choice
3.
[ C ] a collection of things from which sth can be chosen
SYN choice , range :
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.
—see also natural selection
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WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from Latin selectio(n-) , from seligere select by separating off, from se- apart + legere choose.