selection
noun
uk/sɪˈlekʃən/ us [ U ]
the process of choosing someone or something from a group of people or things after careful thought:
the selection of sth/sb It is alleged that he tried to improperly influence the selection of a particular firm for a state engineering contract.
The selection of Jobson as chairman has caused controversy amongst board members.
personnel/product/site selection
a selection method/procedure/process
[ C, usually singular ] COMMERCE
a choice or range of different types of something:
a selection of sth The new range features a selection of ceramics and tableware.
a good/large/wide selection
[ C ]
a person or thing which has been or will be chosen:
make a selection He made similar selections of securities for each fund.
Who would be your selection for the job?
See also
choice noun