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noun · B2 · often · UK/US
selection
selection
Meaning of selection
English
the act of choosing someone or something
Deutsch
der Vorgang, jemanden oder etwas zu wählen
Pronunciation
British English
/sɪˈlekʃən/
American English
/səˈlekʃən/
selection with German translation
selection usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The selection of the players is tomorrow.
Die Auswahl der Spieler ist morgen.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
The selection of participants was difficult.
Die Auswahl der Teilnehmer war schwierig.
selection synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between selection, choice, pick, and screening
ENIt was a difficult choice between the two jobs.
P
🇬🇧English
pick
informal: a choice, as in take your pick
B1often
ENPick a card from the deck.
Advanced: broader words
S
🇬🇧English
screening
checking candidates to remove unsuitable ones
rare word
ENAll applicants go through an initial screening.
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What does selection mean?
the act of choosing someone or something
How do you pronounce selection?
selection is pronounced [sɪˈlekʃən].
How is selection used in a sentence?
Die Auswahl der Spieler ist morgen. Translation: The selection of the players is tomorrow.
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