Selection - translation, pronunciation and examples
selection
the act of choosing someone or something
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When to use selection
Выбор книг был лёгким.
Её выбор в команду стал неожиданностью.
selection usage examples
Её выбор в команду стал неожиданностью.
Her selection for the team was a surprise.
Similar words
выбор — the act of choosing someone or something
The exact noun for the act of choosing or the group that has been chosen.
A general word for the act of choosing or one of the options available.
A formal vote to choose a person for public office or a position.
An informal word for choosing something or someone.
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selection synonyms
What's the difference between selection / choice / election / pick / assortment
выбор — the act of choosing someone or something
The selection of books was easy.
Выбор книг был лёгким.
The exact noun for the act of choosing or the group that has been chosen.
The selection of a new manager will be announced tomorrow.
Выбор нового менеджера будет объявлен завтра.
A general word for the act of choosing or one of the options available.
It was a difficult choice between the two jobs.
Это был трудный выбор между двумя работами.
A formal vote to choose a person for public office or a position.
The election will take place next month.
Выборы состоятся в следующем месяце.
An informal word for choosing something or someone.
Pick a card from the deck.
Выбери карту из колоды.
A group or collection of different kinds of things, not the act of choosing.
The shop has a large assortment of chocolates.
В магазине большой ассортимент шоколада.
A set of different things, amounts, or types; can suggest variety rather than choosing.
The store offers a wide range of products.
Магазин предлагает широкий выбор товаров.
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How to pronounce selection and what this word means
selection translation: выбор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce selection
/sɪˈlekʃən/
selection translation
выбор
selection examples
The selection of books was easy.
selection transcription
/sɪˈlekʃən/, /səˈlɛkʃən/
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selection meaning: what does it mean?
the act of choosing someone or something
selection pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
selection is pronounced as /sɪˈlekʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
selection definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The selection of books was easy. Translation: Выбор книг был лёгким.
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