Option

/ΛˆΙ’pΚƒΙ™n/

The meaning and definition of Option, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. One of a set of choices that can be made.
  2. The freedom or right to choose.
verb
  1. To purchase an option on something.
    β€œThe new novel was optioned by the film studio, but they'll probably never decide to make a movie from it.”
  2. To configure, by setting an option.
Synonyms alternative choice possibility

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