choosing

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/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/ · choos-ing

To select from a number of alternatives.

Meanings

verbformal

To select from a number of alternatives.

کئی متبادل میں سے ایک کا انتخاب کرنا۔

منتخب کرنا

muntakhib karna

Formal: انتخاب کرنا

Synonyms

selectingpickingdecidingچنناانتخاب کرناچناؤ کرنا

Antonyms

rejectingdiscardingignoringرد کرنانظر انداز کرناناکام کرنا

Common Collocations

  • choosing wisely
  • choosing a career
  • choosing a partner

Example Sentences

Choosing the right book is essential for understanding the subject.

صحیح کتاب کا انتخاب کرنا مضمون کو سمجھنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Sahi kitaab ka intekhab karna mazmoon ko samajhne ke liye zaroori hai.

She is choosing a dress for the party.

وہ پارٹی کے لیے لباس منتخب کر رہی ہے۔

Woh party ke liye libas muntakhib kar rahi hai.

He is choosing between two job offers.

وہ دو نوکریوں کی پیشکشوں میں سے ایک کا انتخاب کر رہا ہے۔

Woh do nokriyon ki peshkashon mein se ek ka intekhab kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

choosing vs. Choosing:Choosing is the present participle whereas choose is the base form of the verb.

Word Family

choose
verbچننا
choice
nounانتخاب
chooser
nounمنتخب کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'choosing' by linking it with the idea of selecting the best option.

Picture yourself standing in front of many doors, representing different choices, and you need to choose one to open.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چند چہرے ہیں میرے سامنے، میں چنوں کس کو؟ چاہت کا ہر عنصر ہے، پر کسے چنوں؟

Chand chehre hain mere samne, main chuno kis ko? Chahat ka har ansar hai, par kise chuno?

There are a few faces before me, whom should I choose? Every element is of love, but whom to select?

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ceosan" — to choose, select

First known use: 15th century

The word 'choosing' comes from the Old English 'ceosan', which has undergone various phonetic changes leading to the modern form.