selecting 1 of 2

noun

as in choice
the act or process of selecting the selecting of the party's nominee took three days and half a dozen votes

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selecting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of select
as in choosing
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities selected only two people out of 300 applicants for the summer internship

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Recent Examples of selecting
Noun
The partners use different textile structures across the garment, selecting and positioning them according to the needs of the body and the activity. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The organization remains intentionally model-agnostic, selecting technologies based on each client's business requirements instead of promoting any single vendor. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Antonio Lo Fiego, an agronomist and technical director at Arcoiris Sementi Bio, led the first workshop, on selecting, gathering, and preserving vegetable seeds, run on a gift-economy model with no fee to join. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Gone was the saving, selecting and pleasure of something new. — Mimosa Jones Tunney, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 That the court and district attorney are hand-selecting which reporters can attend. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 In 2024, some players complained about a McDonald's ad appearing on a screen for selecting games. — Jordan Novet,annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Seated cross-legged on the floor, the artisans work with such speed that their fingers blur, selecting, stretching and knotting individual strands into an intricate mesh. — ABC News, 8 June 2026 The article’s author points to openings and major events that were part of the draw in selecting who made the list, including the ongoing Hotel Eleanor project. — Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
Because mRNA vaccines can be developed and manufactured more quickly than traditional shots, scientists could wait until later in the year before selecting which influenza strains to target. — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 This includes selecting suitable cutting tools, refining machining procedures, and incorporating robotic arms into assembly tasks. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The machine also handles the delicate prep that takes humans years to master, like selecting tools and lining up each cut. — Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Some 86 years ago, Missouri voters enshrined a system for selecting top judges that would remove political influence from the courts. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026 What were your choices when selecting the rap tracks for the series? — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2026 In addition to design services, the contract with BKV Group calls for the company to assist in identifying and selecting a qualified construction manager. — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 In newer versions of Google Photos, selecting the frame or tapping the camera icon can reveal the export control. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selecting
  1. choice
  2. choosing
  3. election
  4. picking
  5. selection
Noun
  • As private longing collides with honor and social codes, each character has to reckon with what their choices cost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The choices are housed in the Atelier Vivier MTO cabinet, a silver console containing the available materials and hardware, while a digital component allows clients to visualize combinations before production begins.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of choice
Verb
  • Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Traditionally, choosing a nozzle size involves a compromise between detail and speed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Her party is already the largest opposition party in parliament, and a snap legislative election following the presidential vote could entrench it further.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.
    — SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of election
Verb
  • While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.
    — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The farm’s famous U-Pick strawberries are expected to be ready for picking Thursdays through Saturdays by Christmas in the adjacent property.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of picking
Noun
  • Veteran chef Sam Koo builds the changing selection around fresh fish and meticulously handled rice, with rolls starting at $5, chirashi boxes from $23 and bento items priced $4 to $11.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Confirm your selections match the relevant insurer, policy, and claim type.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Selecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selecting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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