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/səˈlɛkʃən/ · səˈlɛkʃən
noun
- A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes. The natural selection of the fittest species allowed them to thrive in their environment.
- The process or act of selecting. The large number of good candidates made selection difficult for the hiring manager.
- Something selected. My final selection was a 1934 Chateau Lafitte, which I had been eyeing for years.
- A variety of items taken from a larger collection. I've brought a selection of fine cheeses to go with your wine, I hope you enjoy them.
Did you know? The concept of natural selection was first described by Charles Darwin in his groundbreaking book 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859, revolutionizing the field of biology and our understanding of evolution.