also: せんだく
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Refers to the act of choosing or the available options. Used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
どの大学に行くかは、自分で選択しなければならない。
You have to choose for yourself which university to attend.
このレストランはメニューの選択肢が豊富だ。
This restaurant has a wide selection of menu options.