rigorous selection
noun phraseUK /ˈrɪɡərəs sɪˈlekʃən/
US /ˈrɪɡərəs sɪˈlekʃən/
A very careful and strict way of choosing the best things or people.
The school uses rigorous selection to pick only the most talented students.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tough process of testing and filtering candidates to ensure high quality.
Rigorous selection of the research team ensured the project's success.
3. The act of choosing something only after checking it very closely.
Rigorous selection of the seeds led to a healthier crop.
4. A demanding method of picking the best option from many.
The competition involved rigorous selection among hundreds of entries.