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selection in German

selection in German is Selektion, Auswahl, Anwahl — selection means the act of choosing one or more things or people from a larger group.

selection in German

Selektion

noun

Auswahl

noun

The process or act of selecting.

Anwahl

noun

The process or act of selecting.

Wahl

noun

The process or act of selecting.

Aufruf

noun

The process or act of selecting.

Aussonderung

noun

The process or act of selecting.

Auslese

noun

Auswahl

noun

Markierung

noun

Nominierung

noun

Sichtung

noun

What does "selection" mean?

noun The act of choosing one or more things or people from a larger group.
"The selection of a new head teacher took three months."
noun The thing or set of things chosen, or the range available to choose from.
"The shop carries a wide selection of imported cheeses."
noun In biology, the process by which some organisms survive and reproduce more successfully than others, so that their traits become more common in a population.
"Natural selection favours moths whose colouring matches the bark."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

selection in a sentence

The selection of a new head teacher took three months.
Selection for the squad is based purely on form.
The shop carries a wide selection of imported cheeses.
Her selection for the recital was a Chopin nocturne.

Similar words in German

appointment assortment choice natural selection pick range variety

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "selection" in German?

"selection" in German is Selektion, Auswahl, Anwahl. selection means: The act of choosing one or more things or people from a larger group.

How do you use "selection" in a sentence?

Example: "The selection of a new head teacher took three months." In German, "selection" is Selektion, Auswahl, Anwahl.

Are there other ways to say "selection" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "selection": Selektion, Auswahl, Anwahl, Wahl, Aufruf, Aussonderung.

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