choosing
- 01 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.
Simple“She is choosing a dress for the party tonight.”
In context“The committee is currently choosing a new chairperson from a shortlist of highly qualified internal candidates.”
UsageOften used in continuous tenses to show a decision is currently being made.
PitfallI 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.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The choosing of the winner took a long time because all the entries were good.”
In context“The careful choosing of raw materials is essential for maintaining the high quality of our handmade furniture.”
UsageOften follows 'the' and precedes 'of' when used as a formal noun.