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The correct spelling is selection.
How to pronounce selection
/səˈlɛkʃən/
nounIPA: /səˈlɛkʃən/
Say it like: Sel-ecs-hon
The correct spelling is selection. A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and bec… For example: "The large number of good candidates made selection difficult."
Usage Examples
“The large number of good candidates made selection difficult.”
“My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafitte.”
“I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.
- 2.The process or act of selecting.
- 3.Something selected.
- 4.A variety of items taken from a larger collection.
- 5.A musical piece.
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