The selection
Example: The selection determines final outcomes
Definition
"The selection" refers to the process or act of choosing one or more options from a set based on specific criteria, often influencing the final outcome or result in various contexts such as decision-making, competitions, or natural phenomena.
Etymology
The phrase "the selection" originates from the Latin word 'selectio,' meaning 'a choosing out,' which passed into Old French as 'selection' before entering English. Did you know? The root 'select' literally means 'to pick out,' highlighting the deliberate nature of choosing in "the selection."
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"The selection" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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