A method and device for selecting echoes from an echo list. The method includes receiving an echo list, the echo list including a plurality of current echoes, at least two current echoes of the plurality of current echoes including a relationship correlation. The method also includes weighting at least one assignment of at least one current echo of the plurality of current echoes of at least one past echo of at least one past echo function. The method also includes selecting an assignment of at least one current echo to the at least one past echo of the at least one past echo function such that a predeterminable selection criterion is fulfilled. The selection of the assignment takes into account the relationship correlation between the at least two current echoes of the plurality of current echoes.