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Antonyms for selection

Grammar : Noun
Spell : si-lek-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : sɪˈlɛk ʃən


Definition of selection

Origin :
  • 1620s, "act of selecting," from Latin selectionem (nominative selectio) "a choosing out, choice, selection," noun of action from past participle stem of seligere (see select (adj.)). Meaning "thing selected" is from 1805. Biological sense is from 1837; applied to actions of breeders (methodical selection), hence its use by Darwin (natural selection; 1857). French sélection is a 19c. borrowing from English.
  • noun preference from among choices
Example sentences :
  • What points should be considered in the selection of desserts?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • (a) Why should care be exercised in the selection of foods to be canned?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • However, when this is done, care should be taken in the selection.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • What may be said of the selection of a pan for cooking candy?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • (b) What factors should be considered in the selection of cereals?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • We have already observed that the selection of this name was judicious in more than one relation.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • It is not to be supposed that the selection cost her one moment's hesitation.
  • Extract from : « Theresa Marchmont » by Mrs Charles Gore
  • It can only be maintained by the rigid continuance of the selection.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • For the selection of that spot she gave a particular reason.
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
  • Is it satisfactorily proved, in fact, that species may be originated by selection?
  • Extract from : « The Origin of Species » by Thomas H. Huxley

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