Synonyms for

Selecting

Verb / sʌˈlektɪŋ / Another word for selecting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to carefully choose something or someone for a particular purpose

Synonyms & similar words

take select choose pickout choosing picking opting deciding electing nominating appointing designating handpicking culling sifting screening sorting eliminating discriminating favoring preferring marking

Synonyms by register

Formal

choosing electing designating appointing

Informal

picking going for settling on snagging

Literary

culling gleaning winnowing

Antonyms

rejecting discarding ignoring refusing overlooking spurning

Common collocations

  • selecting the best
  • selecting from a
  • selecting the right
  • selecting the appropriate
  • selecting the correct
  • selecting the optimal
  • selecting the preferred

Word family

noun selection
verb select
adjective selective

Usage note

Selecting implies a deliberate choice from a group. It is often used in formal contexts, but can also be used casually. Be mindful of the register when choosing between synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. She is selecting a dress for the party.
  2. I am selecting the best candidate for the job.
  3. He is selecting the right tool for the project.
  4. I am selecting the perfect gift for my friend's birthday.
  5. She is selecting the freshest fruits at the market.

Quotes

  • The true road to success is selecting the right opportunity.
  • The key to success is selecting the right path and staying on it.
  • The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.

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