selection
gb/səlˈɛkʃən/ us/səlˈɛkʃən/
A2
Inglés
~ 1600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
a group of chosen things or people
A small group of things or people chosen from many.
Patrón de uso:
a selection of [things/people]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'selection' with 'option'; 'option' is one possible choice, while 'selection' is a group of chosen items.
Sinónimos
choice (Often refers to the act of choosing or the option itself; 'selection' emphasizes the chosen set.)
Antónimos
collection (A collection may include all items gathered without choosing; opposite in the sense of not filtering or picking carefully.)
Colocaciones
wide selection
|fine selection
|selection process
|selection of candidates
|selection criteria
Temas
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B1
action
2
the act of choosing
The act of choosing something from many options.
Patrón de uso:
the selection of [something/someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'selection' (process) with 'choice' (result). 'Selection' here focuses on the act, not the final item.
Sinónimos
picking (Informal and simple term for the act of choosing.)
Antónimos
rejection (Choosing not to accept something, opposite in decision outcome.)
Colocaciones
natural selection
|staff selection
|random selection
|selection process
|selection criteria
Temas
daily life
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
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.
Patrón de uso:
make a selection in [software/document]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'selection' here with 'choice'; in computing, it refers to marked content for action, not deciding between options.
Sinónimos
highlight (Refers specifically to marking text or objects, often as part of creating a selection.)
Antónimos
deselection (The action of removing the highlight or mark from an area.)
Colocaciones
text selection
|make a selection
|highlight selection
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Make a selection with your mouse.
- Click and drag to make a text selection.
- You can copy the selection and paste it.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
selection
AFI
GB/səlˈɛkʃən/
US/səlˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
se - lec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lec)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: selection
- Plural: selection, selections
Familia de palabras
Forms
selections
noun
Related words
selectively
adverb
selector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
unselective
adjective
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Expresiones
make a selection
1/mˈeɪk ə səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose something from several things.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.