selecting

UK
/sɪˈlektɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈlɛktɪŋ/
selectingnoun
Translations
The selecting of the new team members took longer than expected.
La sélection des nouveaux membres de l’équipe a pris plus de temps que prévu.
Definitions
The action or process of choosing someone or something from a group.
The selecting of the new team members took longer than expected.
selectinggerund / present participle
UK
/sɪˈlɛktɪŋ/
US
/səˈlɛktɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that performs or is concerned with selection.
Translations
sélectifS’emploie surtout dans des contextes techniques ou abstraits pour parler d’un procédé qui trie ou choisit.
The selecting algorithm quickly filtered out irrelevant data.
L’algorithme sélectif a rapidement filtré les données non pertinentes.
Definitions
Having the function or ability of choosing; designed for or involved in selection.
The selecting algorithm quickly filtered out irrelevant data.
selectverb

selecting

ing-form

selected
Past Simple
selected
Past Participle
selecting
ing-form
UK
/sɪˈlekt/
US
/sɪˈlɛkt/
Translations
choisirSens général : faire un choix parmi plusieurs éléments.
The committee will select the winner of the competition next week.
Le comité choisira le gagnant du concours la semaine prochaine.
sélectionnerInformatique ; pour marquer ou surligner un texte ou un objet à l’écran.
To copy the text, first select it with your mouse.
Pour copier le texte, sélectionnez-le d'abord avec votre souris.
Definitions
To choose something or someone from a group as being the best or most suitable.
The committee will select the winner of the competition next week.
To mark or highlight text or an object on a computer screen, typically by clicking or dragging with a mouse.
To copy the text, first select it with your mouse.
Synonyms
single out
opt for
decide on
selectnoun
Definitions
A group of people or things that have been chosen from a larger body and are regarded as superior or privileged.
Only the select of the applicants were hired.
(Film & Photography) The takes or shots judged best and set aside for possible inclusion in the final cut.
After reviewing yesterday's footage, the editor placed the selects in a separate folder.
selectadjective
Definitions
Chosen from a larger group for special qualities or excellence.
The select group of students was invited to the prestigious conference.
Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable.
The restaurant offers a select menu of gourmet dishes.
Exclusive or elite, often implying high status or quality.
They live in a select neighborhood known for its luxury homes.