option

Meanings

• Noun

  A choice between two or more possibilities

  - "He had two options: to study for the exam or to go to the party."
  - "In a game, a player is given multiple options to choose from."

• Noun

  A possibility or alternative

  - "The chef offered several options for the main course."
  - "When faced with a difficult decision, it's important to consider all the options."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑpʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50014397"

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Synonyms

alternative , choice , possibility

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with option
option , decision , vision , mission

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Variants

List of all variants of option that leads to same result
option , option play , options , optioned , optioning , option to buy , local option , local options , nuclear option , nuclear options , stock option , stock options , leave (someone) (with) no option , leave no option , leave someone no option , leave someone with no option , leave with no option , share option , taken an option on , co-opt , co-optative , co-opted , co-opting , co-option , co-options , co-optive , co-opts

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'opció,' meaning 'to choose,' or 'optionem,' meaning 'a choosing,' or 'a gift,'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'option' is also used in finance to refer to a contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on or before a certain date.

2. In mathematics, an option is a solution to a differential equation that satisfies certain boundary conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decision making: The process of making a choice between multiple alternatives

2. Alternatives: An option or possibility that can be considered in place of another

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Culture

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The concept of options is prevalent in various aspects of life, including decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation.

How to Memorize "option"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fork in the road with two paths leading in different directions, representing the two options.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'option' with the word 'choice'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'O is for Options: Opportunities Involve Several'

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