Definition of
option has definitions from the fields of psychology,writing
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[ noun ] (writing) 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

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derivative_instrument covered_option put_option straddle incentive_option call_option stock_option lock-up_option naked_option

2
[ noun ] the act of choosing or selecting

Synonyms

selection choice pick

Examples

"your choice of colors was unfortunate" "you can take your pick"

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action decision vote sampling volition election colouration casting pick

3
[ noun ] (psychology) one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

Synonyms

alternative choice

Examples

"what option did I have?" "there no other alternative" "my only choice is to refuse"

Related terms

decision_making possibility obverse soft_option default_option Hobson's_choice impossibility preference

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

AO1 P SH AH0 N
AA1 P SH AH0 N

Similar Spelling

optional Ophiodon optimize optimist optimism optimise ophidian

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