Selection Definition
selection
noun
- the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
- an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes"
- the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"
- a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
- a passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings"
"Selection" in song lyrics
See how selection is used in real songs:
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"Thug ride, natural order, of selection"
Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks -
"Correction, I think I'll make this other selection"
Al' Tariq — Crime Pays -
"like natural selection"
Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
Words that rhyme with selection
Usage tips for "selection"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "selection" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for selection to find words that pair well.