Choosing: meaning, definitions and examples

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choosing

[ ˈtʃuːzɪŋ ]

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making a decision

Selecting someone or something as the best or most suitable.

Synonyms

deciding, picking, selecting

Examples of usage

Choosing the right candidate for the job is crucial.
She is having a hard time choosing between the two options.

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the act of making a choice

The act of picking or deciding between two or more options.

Synonyms

decision, option, selection

Examples of usage

Her choosing of the blue dress over the red one was unexpected.
I appreciate your choosing to help me with this project.

Translations

Translations of the word "choosing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escolhendo

🇮🇳 चुनाव

🇩🇪 wählend

🇮🇩 memilih

🇺🇦 вибір

🇵🇱 wybieranie

🇯🇵 選択

🇫🇷 choisir

🇪🇸 eligiendo

🇹🇷 seçmek

🇰🇷 선택

🇸🇦 اختيار

🇨🇿 vybírat

🇸🇰 vyberanie

🇨🇳 选择

🇸🇮 izbira

🇮🇸 velja

🇰🇿 таңдау

🇬🇪 არჩევა

🇦🇿 seçmək

🇲🇽 eligiendo

Word origin

The word 'choosing' originated from the Old English word 'ceosan', which means 'to select, to decide'. Over the centuries, the term evolved into 'choosing' in Middle English, retaining its original meaning of making a decision or picking between options. The concept of choice and decision-making has been fundamental to human behavior and psychology, making 'choosing' a commonly used word in everyday language.

See also: choice, choose, chooser, choosily, choosiness, choosy, chosen.