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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/
noun A2

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/
noun A1

One of several things you can choose or pick from.

Example: You have many options for lunch.

pick

/pɪk/
verb A1

To select or decide which one you want from several choices.

Example: I pick the blue one, not the red one.

survival

/sərˈvaɪvəl/
noun B1

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.

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