choice

¹choice

noun \ˈchȯis\

Definition of CHOICE

1

: the act of choosing : selection <finding it hard to make a choice>

2

: power of choosing : option <you have no choice>

3

a : the best part : cream b : a person or thing chosen <she was their first choice>

4

: a number and variety to choose among <a plan with a wide choice of options>

5

: care in selecting

6

: a grade of meat between prime and good

— of choice

: to be preferred

Examples of CHOICE

1. He has some important choices to make.
2. You made a good choice.
3. She was faced with a difficult choice.
4. You can either accept the job or not. It's your choice.
5. I read about the various options so that I could make an informed choice.
6. Given the choice, I'd rather stay home tonight.
7. They gave me a choice between an automatic or standard transmission.
8. A flexible health insurance plan gives patients more choice about doctors and coverage.
9. There is a wide range of choices.
10. Other choices on the menu looked equally tempting.

Origin of CHOICE

Middle English chois, from Anglo-French, from choisir to choose, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kiosan to choose — more at choose

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to CHOICE

Synonyms: alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way

Antonyms: rejectee

Related Words: determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms: coercion, duress, force; duty, obligation; Hobson's choice

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Synonym Discussion of CHOICE

choice, option, alternative, preference, selection, election mean the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen. choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely <freedom of choice>. option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed <the option of paying now or later>. alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility <equally attractive alternatives>. preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections <a preference for cool weather>. selection implies a range of choice <a varied selection of furniture>. election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment <doing a tax return forces certain elections on you>.

Rhymes with CHOICE

Joyce, Royce, voice