Selecting Meaning in English

word · lemma: select

US

səˈɫɛktɪŋ

suh-LEK-ting

UK

sɪlˈɛktɪŋ

sil-LEK-ting

التعريف

The act of choosing one or more things from a group or set of options.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Most common in formal or technical contexts, like computers ('selecting text'), job applications, or choosing from lists. Often interchangeable with 'choosing,' though 'select' can sound more formal or precise. Used with 'from' or 'by' (e.g. 'selecting from the menu').

• Spanish: seleccionando - eligiendo
• Portuguese (BR): selecionando - escolhendo
• Portuguese (PT): selecionando - escolhendo
• Chinese (Simplified): 选择（正在） - 挑选（正在）
• Chinese (Traditional): 選擇（正在） - 挑選（正在）
• Hindi: चुनना (रहा है)
• Arabic: يختار (جارٍ)
• Bengali: নির্বাচন করা
• Russian: выбор
• Japanese: 選択すること
• Vietnamese: chọn
• Korean: 선택
• Turkish: seçme
• Urdu: انتخاب کرنا
• Indonesian: memilih

جمل نموذجية

She is selecting a dress for the party.

basic

I am selecting my favorite songs for the playlist.

basic

They are selecting a leader from the group.

basic

When selecting a password, make sure it's strong and unique.

natural

I'm having a hard time selecting the best photo to share online.

natural

After selecting all the items, just click 'submit'.

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