choosing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

Definition

The act or process of selecting or deciding on one thing from a number of available alternatives.

Examples

• The choosing of a new leader for the company was a difficult process.

• We spent hours choosing the perfect paint color for the living room.

• Her choosing to focus on her studies paid off in the long run.

How to Use choosing

choose from (prepositional phrase)

To select one or more items from a group or range of options. — "There are many different flavors to choose from."

choose to do something (collocation)

To make a decision to perform a specific action. — "She chose to study abroad for a year."

choose between (prepositional phrase)

To select one option when there are two or more alternatives. — "It's difficult choosing between the two job offers."

Synonyms of choosing

Words with a similar meaning to choosing:

• pick
• select
• opt
• elect

Antonyms of choosing

Words with the opposite meaning to choosing:

• rejecting
• ignoring

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