information selection

noun

UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən sɪˈlekʃən/

US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən sɪˈlekʃən/

Picking the right facts to use from everything you can find.

The student's information selection helped her write a clear report.

SYNONYMS

data selection content curation fact picking information filtering

RELATED WORDS

research sourcing evaluation relevance filtering

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of choosing which data to include in a study or analysis.

Careful information selection reduced bias in the survey results.

3. A feature in software that lets users pick which records or fields to view.

The app's information selection tool lets you hide unwanted columns.

4. The act of gathering only the most useful details for a decision.

Good information selection is key when comparing job offers.