B2 noun Neutral

selection

/səˈlekʃn/

Selection refers to the process of choosing someone or something from a group of alternatives based on specific criteria. It can also describe the particular set of items or people that have been chosen for a specific purpose.

Ejemplos

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1

The local bakery offers a wide selection of artisanal breads every morning.

The neighborhood bakery provides a large variety of handmade breads daily.

2

The committee's selection of the keynote speaker was based on extensive research.

The board's choice of the main speaker followed a period of deep investigation.

3

You've got a great selection of records in your collection!

You have many different and interesting vinyl albums in your set.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
selection
Verb
select
Adverbio
selectively
Adjetivo
selective
Relacionado
selector
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Select' button on a video game controller; it allows you to look through your 'selection' of items or levels.

Quiz rápido

The university's _____ criteria for the program are extremely competitive this year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: selection

Ejemplos

1

The local bakery offers a wide selection of artisanal breads every morning.

everyday

The neighborhood bakery provides a large variety of handmade breads daily.

2

The committee's selection of the keynote speaker was based on extensive research.

formal

The board's choice of the main speaker followed a period of deep investigation.

3

You've got a great selection of records in your collection!

informal

You have many different and interesting vinyl albums in your set.

4

Darwin's theory focuses on how natural selection drives the evolution of species.

academic

The scientific theory explains how the survival of the fittest causes species to change.

5

Our final selection for the regional manager position will be announced on Monday.

business

The company will name the chosen person for the manager role next week.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
selection
Verb
select
Adverbio
selectively
Adjetivo
selective
Relacionado
selector

Colocaciones comunes

wide selection a large variety of options
natural selection the biological process of evolution
selection criteria the standards used to make a choice
random selection a choice made without a specific pattern
careful selection a choice made with great attention to detail

Frases Comunes

a selection of

a variety of different things

the selection process

the organized method of picking something

by selection

chosen deliberately rather than by chance

Se confunde a menudo con

selection vs choice

Choice is the act of picking; selection implies a more formal process or a curated group of items.

selection vs collection

A collection is a group of things gathered together; a selection is specifically picked out from a larger group.

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Notas de uso

Use 'selection' when you want to sound more formal or when referring to a curated group. In biological contexts, it almost always refers to the survival and reproduction of specific traits.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'select' (the verb) when they need the noun 'selection'. Also, ensure to use the preposition 'of' when describing a group (e.g., 'a selection of books').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Select' button on a video game controller; it allows you to look through your 'selection' of items or levels.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'selectio', originating from 'seligere', which means 'to choose out' (se- 'apart' + legere 'to gather/choose').

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (e.g., 'They made several selections.') Uncountable when referring to the abstract process (e.g., 'Selection is based on merit.') Followed by the preposition 'of' when indicating a group.
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Contexto cultural

In Western retail culture, having a 'wide selection' is a major selling point used in advertising to suggest consumer freedom.

Quiz rápido

The university's _____ criteria for the program are extremely competitive this year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: selection

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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