1. the action or process of carefully choosing someone or something from a group of alternatives
2. a number of things that have been chosen from a larger group or made available for choosing
3. a person or thing that has been chosen

Examples

• The selection of the new team captain was difficult.
• The store offers a wide selection of books.
• Her selection for the scholarship was well-deserved.
• The restaurant has an excellent selection of wines.
• Natural selection favors traits that help organisms survive.
• The selection process took several weeks to complete.
• This selection of poems represents her best work.