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Meaning of option
The primary meaning of the word "option" is a thing that can be chosen.
Etymology of option
The word "option" comes from the Latin "optio", meaning "a choosing" or "a choice", derived from "optare", meaning "to choose"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a choice or selection
Synonyms
alternative
choice
selection
preference
possibility
chance
opportunity
facility
freedom
liberty
discretion
latitude
scope
leeway
margin
flexibility
elasticity
adaptability
versatility
variability
modifiability
customizability
configurability
adjustability
suitability
feasibility
viability
practicability
acceptability
permissibility
tolerance
openness
receptivity
amenability
responsiveness
sensitivity
receptiveness
approachability
accessibility
availability
affordance
Definitions
- A thing that can be chosen, especially when there are several to choose from
- * The right or ability to choose something
- * A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price
Usage Examples
- The company is considering several options for expanding its business
- * She has the option to renew her contract for another year
- * The new policy gives employees the option to work from home