noun

ett urval

selection

En grupp saker eller personer som har valts ut från en större mängd.

Urval (Swedish)

Definition:
Urval translates to "selection" or "sampling" in English. It refers to the act or process of choosing or selecting a subset from a larger group or population. It is often used in contexts like research, statistics, hiring processes, or decision-making where specific items or individuals are chosen based on criteria.


Similar words and nuances:

  • Val: Also means "choice" or "election," but can refer more generally to the act of choosing, voting, or preference. Urval specifically implies a set or sample chosen out of something larger.
  • Sortering: Means "sorting," focusing on organizing rather than selecting.
  • Utval: Means "chosen" or "selected," often as an adjective or describing group. Related but different grammatical usage.

Example usage:

  • Ett representativt urval – A representative sample
  • Vi gjorde ett urval bland kandidaterna – We made a selection among the candidates

In summary, urval highlights the action and result of selecting a group or sample from a broader set.

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Examples

Du hittar många fina saker i vårt urval.noun

You will find many nice things in our selection.

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