Word
choosing
Phoneticschoos·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃuzɪŋ/
UK/tʃˈuːzɪŋ/
Definitions
01picking something
A1 · Beginner
v. the action of picking one person or thing instead of others.
v. the present participle of 'choose', used to describe the ongoing action of selecting from available options.
“She is choosing a dress for the party tonight.”
“The committee is currently choosing a new chairperson from a shortlist of highly qualified internal candidates.”
Usage
Often used in continuous tenses to show a decision is currently being made.
Pitfall
I am choosing of a new car.
I am choosing a new car.
The verb 'choose' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'of' after it.
Antonyms
02the act of selection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act or process of making a choice.
n. the gerund form used as a noun to denote the process or instance of selection.
“The choosing of the winner took a long time because all the entries were good.”
“The careful choosing of raw materials is essential for maintaining the high quality of our handmade furniture.”
Usage
Often follows 'the' and precedes 'of' when used as a formal noun.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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