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choosing
CHOO-zihng
Choosing (noun) means the act of selecting or deciding between options. Example: “Choosing a paint colour for the hallway took us an entire weekend.”
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The act of selecting or deciding between options.
"Choosing a paint colour for the hallway took us an entire weekend."
"The choosing of the team captain will happen after Friday's training."
"The choosing of a wedding venue took months of debate."
How to use choosing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of making a selection.
Common pairings
a matter of choosing
careful choosing
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What does “choosing” mean?
The word “choosing” means the act of selecting or deciding between options. In plain terms, the process of making a selection.
How do you pronounce “choosing”?
“Choosing” is pronounced CHOO-zihng (/ˈt͡ʃuːzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “choosing” in a sentence?
Here is “choosing” used in a sentence: “The choosing of a wedding venue took months of debate.”
What part of speech is “choosing”?
“Choosing” is a noun.
Is “choosing” a common word?
“Choosing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'choosing' and 'choice'?
'Choosing' names the act or process of selecting between options, as in 'choosing a career takes time.' 'Choice' usually refers to the option itself or the final result, as in 'that was a good choice.' In short, choosing is the doing, while a choice is what you end up with.
What is the difference between 'choosing' and 'chosen'?
'Choosing' is the present participle and describes an action still happening, as in 'I am choosing a book.' 'Chosen' is the past participle and describes a completed selection, as in 'I have chosen a book.'
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