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Definitions from WordNet (by selection) ▸ adverb:  in a selective manner Opposite: random, arbitrary, haphazard Phrases: evolution by natural selection, more... ▸ Words similar to by selection ▸ Usage examples for by selection ▸ Idioms related to by selection ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near by selection ▸ Rhymes of by selection ▸ Invented words related to by selection