noun

1. the act of choosing; selection
2. the right, power, or chance to choose; option
3. a person or thing chosen
4. the best or most preferable part
5. a variety from which to choose
6. a supply that is well chosen
7. an alternative

Etymology: ME & OFr chois < choisir, to choose < Goth kausjan, to taste, test: see choose

adjective choicer choic′er, choicest choic′·est

1. of special excellence; superior
2. carefully chosen
3. designating or of a grade of government-classified meat between prime and good