selection

/sɛlˈɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of choosing or picking out something, especially one or more items from a group

“She made a selection of wines for the dinner party.”

2. noun

a particular group of things that have been chosen or picked out

“The selection of restaurants in the guidebook was impressive.”

3. verb

to choose or pick out something, especially one or more items from a group

“The committee will select a new team captain.”

Synonyms

  • choice
  • option
  • pick

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • rejection