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Meaning of selections

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

selections

noun

Definitions

  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.

noun

Definitions

  1. The process or act of selecting.

    Example: The large number of good candidates made selection difficult.

  2. Something selected.

    Example: My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafitte.

  3. A variety of items taken from a larger collection.

    Example: I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine.

  4. A musical piece.

    Example: For my next selection, I'll play Happy Birthday in F-sharp minor.