verb · A large-scale casting call or talent search in the entertainment industry open to the general public.

这部电影正在全国范围内进行演员海选。

verb · The process of selecting the best contender or candidate from a pool of participants open to all comers.

经过多轮海选，他最终进入了决赛。

verb · A process in PRC village committee elections where any community member can nominate any other member on a ballot.

该村通过海选选出了新一届村委会成员。