Selection; picking out or choosing people or items from a larger group based on criteria.
大会の出場者は書類審査と面接で選抜された。
Participants for the tournament were selected through document screening and interviews.
彼は選抜チームのメンバーに選ばれた。
He was chosen for the selected (representative) team.
選抜方法は経験と実績に基づいている。
The selection method is based on experience and achievements.
Abbreviation referring to the National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament (commonly called 'Senbatsu'), the spring high school baseball tournament.
今年の選抜（センバツ）は強豪校が多数出場する。
This year's Senbatsu will feature many powerhouse schools.
春の選抜大会で母校が活躍するのを期待している。
I hope my alma mater will perform well in the spring Senbatsu tournament.
選抜の組み合わせが発表された。
The Senbatsu matchups have been announced.