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seleksiyon

seleksiyón with stress marks

selection

noun se-lek-si-YON English origin Less Common

Usage Note

Seleksiyon refers to the act of selecting or to a curated collection of items. It is used in contexts ranging from talent competitions and academic admissions to musical programs and product offerings. In schools, 'seleksiyon' may refer to a chosen musical piece performed by a group.

Examples

Beginner

" Maganda ang seleksiyon ng libro. "

Natural Translation

The selection of books is nice.

Literal Translation

Nice the selection of book.

Intermediate

" Maganda ang seleksiyon ng kanta sa radyo. "

Natural Translation

The selection of songs on the radio is good.

Literal Translation

Good the selection of song on radio.

Advanced

" Bago magbukas ang tindahan, sinigurado ng may-ari na malawak ang seleksiyon ng produktong maibebenta sa mga mamimili. "

Natural Translation

Before the store opened, the owner made sure that the selection of products to sell to customers was wide.

Literal Translation

Before opens the store, made-sure the owner that wide the selection of product that-will-be-sold to the buyers.

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