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definite selection
[/ˈdefɪnət səˈlekʃən/]
noun
pl: definite selections
seleção definitiva
1.
A final and conclusive choice or decision made from available options, leaving no room for doubt or change
The coach announced the definite selection of players for the national team.
O técnico anunciou a seleção definitiva dos jogadores para a seleção nacional.
2.
In sports, the official roster or lineup confirmed for a competition
The definite selection for the Olympic Games was released yesterday.
A seleção definitiva para os Jogos Olímpicos foi divulgada ontem.
3.
A confirmed and irreversible choice in any context
After careful consideration, the board made a definite selection of the new CEO.
Após cuidadosa consideração, a diretoria fez uma seleção definitiva do novo CEO.
Synonyms
final selection
confirmed choice
definitive choice
conclusive selection
Antonyms
tentative selection
provisional choice
preliminary selection
uncertain choice
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
seleção definitiva
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
seleção definitiva
Standard usage in business and sports contexts
Portugal
seleção definitiva
Formal usage in official announcements
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a definite selection
announce a definite selection
confirm a definite selection
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