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wise selection
[/waɪz sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
noun phrase
pl: wise selections
seleção sábia
1.
a careful and judicious choice made with good judgment and foresight
Choosing that university was a wise selection for her future career.
Escolher essa universidade foi uma seleção sábia para sua carreira futura.
2.
a prudent decision among multiple options that demonstrates intelligence and discernment
The committee made a wise selection of candidates for the program.
O comitê fez uma seleção sábia de candidatos para o programa.
NYC Slang
smart pick
Synonyms
prudent choice
judicious selection
sensible decision
smart choice
good judgment
thoughtful pick
Antonyms
poor choice
foolish selection
reckless decision
unwise choice
hasty selection
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
seleção sábia
standard usage
São Paulo
escolha sensata
alternative commonly used form
Rio de Janeiro
seleção inteligente
colloquial alternative
Portugal
escolha prudente
preferred variant in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a wise selection
a wise selection in hindsight
prove to be a wise selection
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