Reselect: meaning, definitions and examples
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reselect
[ ˌriːsɪˈlɛkt ]
data selection
To reselect means to choose or select again from a group of options or data. This action often occurs when the initial selection is deemed unsatisfactory or when new information requires a different choice. Reselection is commonly used in contexts such as research, surveys, or any decision-making process where options are reconsidered.
Synonyms
choose again, pick anew, select again.
Examples of usage
- The committee decided to reselect the candidates after the initial interviews.
- After reviewing the data, the researcher chose to reselect the samples for better accuracy.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to reselect the project team.
- The software allows users to reselect filters easily.
Translations
Translations of the word "reselect" in other languages:
🇵🇹 re-selecionar
🇮🇳 फिर से चयनित करें
🇩🇪 erneut auswählen
🇮🇩 memilih ulang
🇺🇦 перебрати
🇵🇱 ponownie wybrać
🇯🇵 再選択する
🇫🇷 re-sélectionner
🇪🇸 volver a seleccionar
🇹🇷 yeniden seçmek
🇰🇷 재선택하다
🇸🇦 إعادة التحديد
🇨🇿 znovu vybrat
🇸🇰 znovu vybrať
🇨🇳 重新选择
🇸🇮 ponovno izbrati
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайта таңдау
🇬🇪 მחדש არჩევა
🇦🇿 yenidən seçmək
🇲🇽 volver a seleccionar
Etymology
The term 'reselect' is formed by the prefix 're-', which comes from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back', and the verb 'select', which originates from the Latin 'selectus', the past participle of 'seligĕre', meaning 'to choose'. The use of 'reselect' in English has become more prominent with the development of technology and data analysis, where it's frequently employed in contexts requiring data sampling, information retrieval, and decision-making processes. The word reflects a practice that has gained importance in various fields like statistics, marketing, and user experience design, where iterative selection enhances the quality of outcomes.