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conscious selection

[ˈkɑːnʃəs sɪˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: conscious selections
seleção consciente
1. The deliberate and intentional choice or picking of something based on conscious awareness and rational decision-making
The conscious selection of high-quality materials ensures better product durability.
A seleção consciente de materiais de alta qualidade garante maior durabilidade do produto.
2. In biology and evolution, the process of artificial selection where organisms are deliberately chosen for breeding based on specific desired traits
Dog breeders practice conscious selection to develop specific breed characteristics.
Criadores de cães praticam seleção consciente para desenvolver características específicas da raça.
3. A mindful and intentional act of choosing among available options
Conscious selection of a career path requires careful consideration of personal goals.
A seleção consciente de uma carreira exige uma consideração cuidadosa dos objetivos pessoais.
Synonyms
deliberate selectionintentional choiceartificial selectionselective breeding
Antonyms
unconscious selectionrandom selectionnatural selectionarbitrary choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção consciente
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
seleção consciente
Commonly used in academic and business contexts
Portugal
seleção consciente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a conscious choice
pick and choose consciously
deliberate selection process
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