What is another word for choosing by elimination?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈuːzɪŋ ba͡ɪ ɪlˌɪmɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Choosing by elimination is a process of eliminating irrelevant, subpar or unwanted options until making the desired selection. Its synonyms are deductive reasoning, process of elimination, exclusion, screening or shortlisting. Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching a conclusion by gradually eliminating the alternatives that fail to meet a certain criteria or condition. The process of elimination uses process of reasoning to arrive at a final decision by ruling out options that are undesired or unlikely. Exclusion is the act of removing options from a list based on their inferiority, unsatisfactory status or being inadequate. Screening refers to analyzing and scrutinizing a list or set of options in order to filter those that are not desirable. Finally, shortlisting involves selecting a small and manageable group of options that are the most suitable among a larger pool.
