selecting
verbUK /sɪˈlektɪŋ/
US /sɪˈlektɪŋ/
Picking the one you want from a group.
She is selecting a book to read at bedtime.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Highlighting text or an item on a computer so you can do something with it.
He is selecting the files he wants to copy.
3. Choosing players for a sports team.
The coach is selecting the starting lineup for Saturday's game.
4. Picking the best quality items from a larger group.
The farmer is selecting the ripest apples for the market.