: a natural or artificial process that results or tends to result in the survival and propagation of some individuals or organisms but not of others with the result that the inherited traits of the survivors are perpetuated compare darwinism, natural selection
election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.
doing a tax return forces certain elections on you
Example Sentences
The selection of the best poem was difficult. his selection of a running mate was a long, tedious affair
Recent Examples on the WebAdditionally, Paramount+ will be the home of a selection of new blockbuster films following their theatrical and home entertainment releases, including Top Gun: Maverick, which will arrive on the service in Italy later this year. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 With effortless cruising in gridlock and an almost-telepathic sense of gear selection, the PDK setup is practically faultless. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 13 Sep. 2022 Evans also argued that Gosvener had missed the July 1 filing deadline for submitting his certificate of candidate selection, also known as a CAN-29, and declaration of candidacy, also known as a CAN-31. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Alarmed by Baribeau’s high raw mortality rate, hospital executives hire a consultant to observe Baribeau and then increase oversight of Baribeau's selection of patients suitable for surgery.BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And nearly all main talents featured in the rest of Venice’s official selection are also expected. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, Houston didn't have the opportunity to pick Holmgren, given that he was gone one spot of ahead of the Rockets draft selection.Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That move brought the first day of jury selection to a sudden halt earlier this month.CBS News, 16 Aug. 2022 See More