His 'selection' as athlete of the year surprised many people. [=people were surprised when he was selected/chosen as athlete of the year]
She sang 'selections' from her new album. [=she sang songs that she selected from her new album]
It was not easy to 'make my selection'. [=it was not easy to choose]
(..) I flattered myself we were taking a more disciplined approach here. I suppose self-delusion is a gift of natural selection as well. Indeed it is. But, of course, we've managed to slip evolution's leash now, haven't we? (..)2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: The Original Season: 1 Episode 1