adhocselections

noun

UK /ˌædˈhɒk sɪˈlɛkʃənz/

US /ˌædˈhɑk sɪˈlɛkʃənz/

Choices made quickly for one special time, not planned before.

The teacher made adhocselections of games for the rainy-day break.

SYNONYMS

impromptu choices last-minute picks spur-of-the-moment selections improvised choices

RELATED WORDS

ad hoc selection improvisation shortlist decision

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Items chosen on the spot for a particular need.

The adhocselections from the pantry made a quick dinner.

3. Temporary picks made without a fixed rule.

The committee's adhocselections filled the empty spots for one meeting.

4. Quick choices made to solve an immediate problem.

Her adhocselections of tools got the bike fixed fast.