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Synonyms for “Selection” — 9 Other Ways to Say It
Meaning of Selection
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9 Synonyms for Selection — Words Similar to Selection
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choice
/tʃɔɪs/A decision you make by picking one option from several possible ones.
Example: I had to make a choice between coffee and tea.
option
/ˈɑːpʃən/One of several things you can choose or pick from.
Example: You have many options for lunch.
pick
/pɪk/To select or decide which one you want from several choices.
Example: I pick the blue one, not the red one.
survival
/sərˈvaɪvəl/Being alive and continuing to exist when something is difficult or dangerous.
Example: The hiker's survival after the storm depended on finding shelter quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Selection
What is another word for "selection"?
Common synonyms for "selection" include: choice, option, pick, excerpt, excerption.
What can I say instead of "selection"?
Try one of these alternatives: choice, option, pick, excerpt, excerption. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.
When should I use "selection" instead of "choice"?
Use "selection" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "choice" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.