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Wordabulary

selection

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

The act of choosing something from a group, or a group of things that have been chosen.

"The store has a wide selection of shoes in every size."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

choice assortment

Usage notes

"A selection of" is a common way to introduce a curated group of items, as in "a selection of cheeses."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The store has a wide _____ of shoes in every size."

Answer: selection

In your own words, what does "selection" mean?

The act of choosing something from a group, or a group of things that have been chosen.

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