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selections

selections is the plural of selection.

Meaning of selection

Noun

selection (countable and uncountable, plural selections)

  1. The process or act of selecting.
    • The large number of good candidates made selection difficult.
  2. Something selected.
    • My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafite.
    Synonyms:
    option
  3. A variety of items taken from a larger collection.
    • I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine.
    Synonyms:
    subset
  4. A musical piece.
    • For my next selection, I'll play Happy Birthday in F-sharp minor.
    Synonyms:
    number, piece
  5. A set of data obtained from a database using a query.
  6. The ability of predicates to determine the semantic content of their arguments.

See all 11 meanings of selection

Phrases with selections

Questions about selections

What is selections the plural of?
Selections is the plural of selection.

Words near selections in the dictionary

  1. selectionism
  2. selectionisms
  3. selectionist
  4. selectionistic
  5. selectionists
  6. selections
  7. selectiostat
  8. selectiostats
  9. selective
  10. selective advantage
  11. selective advantages

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