Synonyms of selecting

selecting 1 of 2

noun

as in choice

the act or process of selecting

the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• election
• selection
• choosing
• picking
• nomination
• decision
• option
• naming
• appointment
• designation
• assignment

selecting

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choosing
• picking
• taking
• naming
• electing
• preferring
• designating
• culling
• tagging
• handpicking
• opting (for)
• singling (out)
• cherry-picking
• nominating
• appointing
• adopting
• accepting
• tapping
• preselecting
• marking
• embracing
• setting
• fixing
• tabbing
• espousing
• settling (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejecting
• refusing
• declining
• turning down
• discarding
• repudiating
• disapproving
• throwing away
• throwing out
• spurning
• jettisoning
• negativing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of selecting

Noun

The organization remains intentionally model-agnostic, selecting technologies based on each client's business requirements instead of promoting any single vendor. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Antonio Lo Fiego, an agronomist and technical director at Arcoiris Sementi Bio, led the first workshop, on selecting, gathering, and preserving vegetable seeds, run on a gift-economy model with no fee to join. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Gone was the saving, selecting and pleasure of something new. — Mimosa Jones Tunney, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

That the court and district attorney are hand-selecting which reporters can attend. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

In 2024, some players complained about a McDonald's ad appearing on a screen for selecting games. — Jordan Novet,annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Seated cross-legged on the floor, the artisans work with such speed that their fingers blur, selecting, stretching and knotting individual strands into an intricate mesh. — ABC News, 8 June 2026

The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project. — Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026

And, more niche boards — think Mediabistro for media jobs or Idealist for nonprofit roles — tend to deliver higher-quality matches because the audience is self-selecting. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026

Verb

Voters cast two separate ballots, filling half of the Duma’s 450 seats by selecting political parties listed on the ballot. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Petersen will oversee the department while the city determines its next steps for selecting a permanent police chief. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Leaders should understand their current processes, identify the biggest sources of inefficiency, and establish measurable objectives before selecting a technology. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

To claim the two-month offer, choose a qualifying Signature package and add Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium when selecting your add-ons. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

For business leaders, that makes selecting an online reputation management firm an increasingly consequential decision. — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

While the species can reach large tree height, selecting a smaller bush variety that produces blue-green fruits in fall is a plus for the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Outside of selecting at the top of the draft for several more seasons, this organization doesn’t have many avenues to upgrade its roster and couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity to bet long and big on Buium. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026