matechoice
nounUK /ˈmeɪt tʃɔɪs/
US /ˈmeɪt tʃɔɪs/
The way an animal picks the partner it wants to have babies with.
The bright feathers help the bird win in mate choice.
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2. The process by which people decide who to marry or date.
Her mate choice was influenced by shared hobbies.
3. A decision made when choosing a friend or teammate to work with.
The coach's mate choice for the doubles match surprised everyone.
4. In science, the study of how animals choose partners.
The class learned about mate choice in peacocks.