selection
gb/səlˈɛkʃən/ us/səlˈɛkʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
a group of chosen things or people
A small group of things or people chosen from many.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a selection of [things/people]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'selection' with 'option'; 'option' is one possible choice, while 'selection' is a group of chosen items.
Συνώνυμα
choice (Often refers to the act of choosing or the option itself; 'selection' emphasizes the chosen set.)
Αντώνυμα
collection (A collection may include all items gathered without choosing; opposite in the sense of not filtering or picking carefully.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wide selection
|fine selection
|selection process
|selection of candidates
|selection criteria
Θέματα
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The store offers a wide selection of cheeses.
- Our library has an impressive selection of science fiction books.
- The final selection of players will be announced tomorrow.
- She admired the selection of dresses on display.
- We tasted a selection of wines during the tour.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The shop has a big selection of shoes.
- I saw a nice selection of fruits at the market.
- We looked at the selection of pictures on the wall.
- He brought a selection of cakes to the party.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
2
the act of choosing
The act of choosing something from many options.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the selection of [something/someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'selection' (process) with 'choice' (result). 'Selection' here focuses on the act, not the final item.
Συνώνυμα
picking (Informal and simple term for the act of choosing.)
Αντώνυμα
rejection (Choosing not to accept something, opposite in decision outcome.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
natural selection
|staff selection
|random selection
|selection process
|selection criteria
Θέματα
daily life
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The committee is responsible for the selection of new members.
- Selection for the team will be based on performance.
- The job requires careful selection of materials.
- Selection takes place every spring.
- The artist's work was included after a careful selection process.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The teacher made the selection of class leaders.
- Selection for the game was hard.
- I helped with the selection of songs.
- They talked about the selection process.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B1
entity
3
highlighted area in digital content
Part of text or picture on a computer that you mark to change or copy it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
make a selection in [software/document]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'selection' here with 'choice'; in computing, it refers to marked content for action, not deciding between options.
Συνώνυμα
highlight (Refers specifically to marking text or objects, often as part of creating a selection.)
Αντώνυμα
deselection (The action of removing the highlight or mark from an area.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
text selection
|make a selection
|highlight selection
Θέματα
technology
|computing
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- Use your mouse to make a selection and then press delete.
- The software allows multiple selections at once.
- Highlight the sentence to create a text selection.
- Right-click on your selection to see more options.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Make a selection with your mouse.
- Click and drag to make a text selection.
- You can copy the selection and paste it.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
selection
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkʃən/
US/səlˈɛkʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
se - lec - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lec)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: selection
- Plural: selection, selections
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
selections
noun
Related words
selectively
adverb
selector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
unselective
adjective
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
make a selection
1/mˈeɪk ə səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose something from several things.
Παραδείγματα
- Please make a selection from the menu.
- You need to make a selection before continuing.
random selection
1/ɹˈændəm səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
choosing without order or reason
Choosing something without any plan or rule.
Παραδείγματα
- Winners were picked by random selection.
- Random selection ensures fairness in the study.
natural selection
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
evolutionary process favoring better-adapted organisms
The way animals and plants change over time because those better suited to their environment live and have more babies.
Παραδείγματα
- Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution.
- Natural selection is a key mechanism in evolution.
- Darwin explained how species evolve through natural selection.
- Darwin explained how natural selection shapes species over time.