selection of a leader

noun phrase

UK /sɪˈlɛkʃən əv ə ˈliːdə/

US /səˈlɛkʃən əv ə ˈliːdər/

The act of choosing the person who will be in charge.

The selection of a leader happens before the team starts working.

SYNONYMS

choosing a leader picking a leader electing a leader appointing a leader

RELATED WORDS

election vote candidate leadership appointment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process by which a group decides who will guide them.

The club held a meeting for the selection of a leader.

3. The result of choosing someone to take charge.

The selection of a leader was announced on Monday.

4. A formal step in which members vote for their head.

The selection of a leader requires every member to vote.