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selection
The process of deliberately choosing or selecting people or things according to specific criteria.
Die Selektion der Bewerber für die Stelle erfolgte in einem mehrstufigen Verfahren.
The selection of applicants for the position took place in a multi-stage process.
selection
In biology, the process by which certain traits of living organisms cause them to be better adapted to their environment and reproduce more successfully (natural selection).
Die Evolutionstheorie besagt, dass die natürliche Selektion die treibende Kraft für die Entwicklung der Arten ist.
The theory of evolution states that natural selection is the driving force behind the development of species.
'Selektion' (selection) is a rather formal and often scientific word of Latin origin. It is frequently used in specialist texts or in formal contexts such as application processes.
Die Selektion der Proben für das Experiment muss sehr sorgfältig erfolgen.
The selection of samples for the experiment must be carried out very carefully.
'Selektion' (selection) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'selektieren' (to select). If you know the verb, you can easily infer the meaning of the noun.
Das Komitee muss aus den Vorschlägen die besten drei selektieren.
The committee must select the best three from the proposals.
In the context of choosing people or things, 'Selektion' (selection) is often combined with the verb 'treffen' (to make) or 'vornehmen' (to carry out). People also speak of a 'strenge' (strict) or 'sorgfältige' (careful) selection.
Der Trainer hat eine erste Selektion für die Nationalmannschaft vorgenommen.
The coach made an initial selection for the national team.
You can almost always recognize the biological meaning from the addition of 'natürlich' (natural). The fixed expression 'natürliche Selektion' (natural selection) is a central term in evolutionary theory.
Charles Darwin beschrieb die natürliche Selektion als Mechanismus der Evolution.
Charles Darwin described natural selection as a mechanism of evolution.
selection / choice
Auswahl and Selektion can both refer to a selection process. Auswahl is neutral and general; Selektion sounds more technical and often emphasizes that people or things are systematically filtered according to fixed criteria. In everyday situations, Auswahl is usually the better choice; for a formal screening procedure, Selektion is more suitable.
Die Selektion der Bewerber erfolgt morgen anhand eines festen Punktesystems.
The applicants will be selected tomorrow using a fixed points system.
Die Auswahl der Bewerber erfolgt morgen in einem Gespräch.
The applicants will be selected tomorrow in an interview.
