Selection
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action or process of carefully choosing from a number of alternatives, or the range of things from which to choose. Can also refer to items that have been chosen.
“The shop offers an extensive selection of organic produce.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/səˈlɛkʃən/
Syllables
se·lec·tion
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Wordle
Contains four instances of common letters E and -TION ending
Scrabble
Worth 11 points base; versatile 9-letter word with common suffix
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