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noun

Definition of selectingnext
as in choice
the act or process of selecting the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes

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verb

present participle of select
as in choosing
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
  1. choice
  2. choosing
  3. election
  4. picking
  5. selection
Noun
  • This minimalist wooden box-stop stand from Springbok is sturdy and a great choice.
    Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • If protection against the scent of sweat is sufficient, a deodorant is a good choice.
    Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of choice
Verb
  • Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • His scholarship focuses on public opinion, public policy, election science, and political economy.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Bezos, who has previously been criticized by Trump, also met with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after his election win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Dan Mangan,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of election
Verb
  • As such, investors will be better off picking ADBE stock in the current dip for robust long-term gains, in our view.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of picking
Noun
  • Those modern tables with their high-definition displays and brilliant LED lights are getting the most attention, but there is a breed of pinball enthusiast who not only owns a selection of classic machines but also obsessively maintains and restores them.
    Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What Are The Games Available Caesars Palace Casino houses a great selection of casino games.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of selection
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