Option (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
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- Balloting
- Sampling
- Colouration
- Ballot
- Vote
- Determination
- Election
- Coloration
- Decision
- Willing
- Volition
- Casting
Related Words
Meaning 2
The right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 3
One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there is no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- After weighing all the options, I decided to take the train.
- The store offers several payment options, including credit and debit cards.
- If you don't like the menu, you can ask for a special option.
- Having no car, public transportation was our only viable option.
- She didn't have many career options due to her lack of qualifications.