1. the act of selecting or choosing
2. something that has been selected or gathered
Usage: often plural

1. present participle of pick; selecting or choosing something
2. removing or gathering something by hand

Examples

• She is picking apples from the tree.
• The picking of the team captain was difficult.
• He spent the morning picking berries in the forest.
• The pickings were slim at the used car lot.
• They are picking the best candidates for the job.
• Cherry picking season starts in June.
• The guitar picking technique requires practice.