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selection; choosing the best from a group
The process of carefully selecting outstanding individuals or items from a larger group, typically based on merit or ability.
選抜メンバーが発表された。
The selected members were announced.
全国から優秀な選手が選抜された。
Outstanding athletes were selected from across the country.
春の選抜高校野球大会は、毎年甲子園で行われる。
The spring invitational high school baseball tournament is held at Koshien every year.
Implies careful selection of the best from a larger pool. Commonly used for competitive team selection, academic programs, and tournaments.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 選抜メンバー (selected members)
- 選抜試験 (selection exam)
- 選抜チーム (select team)
- 選抜大会 (invitational tournament)
Particularly well known in the context of 選抜高校野球大会 (Spring Koshien), the spring invitational high school baseball tournament, often referred to simply as 選抜 or 春の選抜.