Selecting
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of carefully choosing someone or something from a number of alternatives as being best or most suitable. Involves making decisions based on specific criteria or preferences.
“The panel is selecting candidates for the final round of interviews.”
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Contains four instances of common letters E and -ING ending
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Worth 12 points base; strong 9-letter word with C and G
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