Слово англійською: selection

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selection

noun
/sɪˈlekʃn/
  1. [uncountable] the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
    • She took a long time to make her selection.
    • The final team selection will be made tomorrow.
    • the random selection of numbers
    • selection criteria
    • the selection process
    • Artists are chosen by a selection committee.
    • Jury selection in the cases is due to begin next week.
    • her selection for the England squad
    • his unexpected selection as party leader
    see also self-selection
  2. [countable] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group
    • selection of something A selection of readers' comments is published below.
    • selection from something The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals.
    Synonyms choicechoicefavourite preference selection pickThese are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others.choice a person or thing that is chosen:
    • She’s the obvious choice for the job.
    favourite/​favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:
    • Which one’s your favourite?
    preference a thing that is liked better or best:
    • Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.
    favourite or preference?Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose.selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group:
    • A selection of reader’s comments are published below.
    pick (rather informal) a person or thing that is chosen:
    • She was his pick for best actress.
    Patterns
    • somebody’s choice/​favourite/​pick for something
    • somebody’s choice/​selection/​pick as something
    • an obvious choice/​favourite/​selection
    • a(n) excellent/​good/​popular/​fine choice/​selection
  3. [countable] a collection of things from which something can be chosen synonym choice, range
    • selection of something The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.
    • The wine selection isn't bad.
  4. see also natural selection
    Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin selectio(n-), from seligere ‘select by separating off’, from se- ‘apart’ + legere ‘choose’.
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