selection
UK: sɪˈlɛkʃən | US: səˈlɛkʃən
n. the act or process of carefully choosing someone or something from a group
n. a range of things from which a choice can be made
n. (biology) a natural process in which organisms with advantageous traits survive and reproduce
The word "selection" originates from the Latin "selectio," derived from "seligere" (se- <apart> + legere <choose>). The morpheme "select" preserves the core idea of careful choosing, while "-ion" transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the process or result of selection. This reflects the logical progression from action ("to select") to concept ("the selection").
The selection of candidates will take place next week.
This store offers a wide selection of organic foods.
Natural selection drives evolutionary changes in species.
Her selection for the team surprised everyone.
The jury’s selection process was thorough and fair.