selection
noun
sɪˈlekʃn 
sɪˈlekʃn 
1 [uncountable] the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a systemThe final team selection will be made tomorrow.the random selection of numbersselection criteriathe selection process2 [countable] a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger groupA selection of readers' comments are published below.The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals.3 [countable] a collection of things from which something can be chosenSynonym
choice, rangeThe showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. see also natural selection
Usage note: choicefavourite preference selection pickThese are all words for a person or thing that is chosen, or that is liked more than others.choice a person or thing that is chosen: She's the obvious choice for the job.favourite/favorite a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type: Which one's your favourite?preference a thing that is liked better or best: Tastes and preferences vary from individual to individual.favourite or preference?Your favourites are the things you like best, and that you have, do, listen to, etc. often; your preferences are the things that you would rather have or do if you can choose.selection a number of people or things that have been chosen from a larger group: A selection of reader's comments are published below.pick (rather informal, especially North American English) a person or thing that is chosen: She was his pick for best actress.somebody's choice/favourite/pick for somethingsomebody's choice/selection/pick as somethingan obvious choice/favourite/selectiona(n) excellent/good/popular/fine choice/selection