Option
/ΛΙpΚΙn/
The meaning and definition of Option, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- One of a set of choices that can be made.
- The freedom or right to choose.
verb
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To purchase an option on something.
βThe new novel was optioned by the film studio, but they'll probably never decide to make a movie from it.β
- To configure, by setting an option.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
alternative choice possibility
Origin
From French option, from Latin optio, from Latin opto.
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