selection
gb/səlˈɛkʃən/ us/səlˈɛkʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 1600
választék, kínálat, kiválasztás, kijelölés, kijelölt rész
NOM
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
a selection of [things/people]
The store offers a wide selection of cheeses.
Az üzletben széles sajtválaszték kapható.
Our library has an impressive selection of science fiction books.
A könyvtárunknak lenyűgöző science fiction könyvválasztéka van.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The shop has a big selection of shoes.
A boltban nagy cipőválaszték van.
I saw a nice selection of fruits at the market.
Szép gyümölcsválasztékot láttam a piacon.
We looked at the selection of pictures on the wall.
He brought a selection of cakes to the party.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'selection' with 'option'; 'option' is one possible choice, while 'selection' is a group of chosen items.
Sens
a group of chosen things or people
Collocations
wide selection
|fine selection
|selection process
|selection of candidates
|selection criteria
Synonymes
choice (Often refers to the act of choosing or the option itself; 'selection' emphasizes the chosen set.)
Antonymes
collection (A collection may include all items gathered without choosing; opposite in the sense of not filtering or picking carefully.)
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A small group of things or people chosen from many.
A set of items or individuals that have been carefully chosen from a larger number.
NOM
B1
2
kiválasztás
B1
Schéma d’usage :
the selection of [something/someone]
The committee is responsible for the selection of new members.
A bizottság felel az új tagok kiválasztásáért.
Selection for the team will be based on performance.
A csapatba való kiválasztás teljesítmény alapján történik.
The job requires careful selection of materials.
Selection takes place every spring.
The artist's work was included after a careful selection process.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher made the selection of class leaders.
A tanár kiválasztotta az osztályvezetőket.
Selection for the game was hard.
Nehéz volt kiválasztani, ki játsszon.
I helped with the selection of songs.
They talked about the selection process.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'selection' (process) with 'choice' (result). 'Selection' here focuses on the act, not the final item.
Sens
the act of choosing
Collocations
natural selection
|staff selection
|random selection
|selection process
|selection criteria
Synonymes
picking (Informal and simple term for the act of choosing.)
Antonymes
rejection (Choosing not to accept something, opposite in decision outcome.)
Thèmes
daily life
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The act of choosing something from many options.
The process of picking someone or something from a number of alternatives.
NOM
B1
TECHNICAL
3
kijelölés
B2
Schéma d’usage :
make a selection in [software/document]
Use your mouse to make a selection and then press delete.
Jelölj ki egy részt az egérrel, majd nyomd meg a Delete billentyűt.
The software allows multiple selections at once.
A szoftver egyszerre több kijelölést is lehetővé tesz.
Highlight the sentence to create a text selection.
Right-click on your selection to see more options.
Exemples pédagogiques
Make a selection with your mouse.
Jelölj ki egy részt az egérrel.
Click and drag to make a text selection.
Kattints és húzd az egeret szöveg kijelöléséhez.
You can copy the selection and paste it.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'selection' here with 'choice'; in computing, it refers to marked content for action, not deciding between options.
Sens
highlighted area in digital content
Collocations
text selection
|make a selection
|highlight selection
Synonymes
highlight (Refers specifically to marking text or objects, often as part of creating a selection.)
Antonymes
deselection (The action of removing the highlight or mark from an area.)
Thèmes
technology
|computing
|communication
Définition
Part of text or picture on a computer that you mark to change or copy it.
A portion of digital text, image, or data that has been highlighted or marked for editing, copying, or other operations.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
selection
API
GB/səlˈɛkʃən/
US/səlˈɛkʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
se - lec - tion (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lec)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: selection
- Plural: selection, selections
Famille de mots
Forms
selections
noun
Related words
selectively
adverb
selector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
unselective
adjective
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Expressions
make a selection
1/mˈeɪk ə səlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose something from several things.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.