hardselection
nounUK /ˌhɑːd sɪˈlɛkʃən/
US /ˌhɑːrd sɪˈlɛkʃən/
A hard selection is when only the strongest or best ones are picked to stay.
In nature, hard selection means only the fastest rabbits escape the foxes.
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2. A difficult choice between options that are all challenging.
Choosing a college felt like a hard selection for Maya.
3. In biology, a process where only the fittest individuals survive and reproduce.
Hard selection favors animals that can handle extreme cold.
4. A demanding test or screening that eliminates most candidates.
The tryouts were a hard selection, with only two players making the team.