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Self-selection

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Selecting oneself for something..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Selecting oneself for something.
  2. Selecting something for oneself.
  3. (countable) An item selected by oneself.
  4. (statistics) A form of nonprobability sampling bias in which individuals select themselves into a group.

Example Sentences

“I think some of you might decide that this place isn’t for you, and that self-selection is OK with me,” Mr. Zuckerberg said.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does self-selection mean?

Self-selection means Selecting oneself for something..

What is a synonym for self-selection?

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What is the opposite of self-selection?

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How do you use self-selection in a sentence?

“I think some of you might decide that this place isn’t for you, and that self-selection is OK with me,” Mr. Zuckerberg said.

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