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choice Definition

choice (c̸ho̵is)

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 choic′er, choic′·est

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

choice Related Forms

choice′ly adverb choice′·ness noun

choice Idioms

of choice

that is or are preferred medically the treatment of choice

choice Synonyms

choice

modif.

superior, fine, exceptional, select; see best 1, excellent.

choice Synonyms

choice

n.

  1. The act or power of choosing

    option, selection, alternative, free choice, discretion, decision, determination, voice, free will, opportunity, choosing, election, vote, volition, co-optation, preference, expression of an opinion, say so*, druthers*; see also choosing, judgment 2, selection 1.

  2. A variety from which to choose

    selection, realm of possibilities, supply, assortment, array, stock, fund, variety.

  3. That which is chosen

    selection, preference, alternative, election, substitute, favorite, pick, appointee, chosen one, successful candidate; see also option 1.

choice implies the chance, right, or power to choose, usually by the free exercise of one's judgment single by choice; option implies a choice of a number of possibilities, and may suggest the privilege of choosing as granted by a person or group in authority no other options open to me, local option on liquor sales; alternative, in strict usage, limits a choice to one of two possibilities the alternative of paying a fine or serving 30 days; preference suggests the determining of choice by predisposition or partiality a preference for striped ties; selection implies a wide choice and the exercise of careful discrimination selections from the modern French poets

choice Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: You must make the big choices of life alone.
  • offer: The 3 course buffet dinner offers a choice of menu.
  • have: Unlike many adults, young children do not have any choice about whether or not they are exposed to tobacco smoke.
  • inform: It has been designed to help you make informed food choices in today's busy lifestyles.
  • give: Back in 1909, he was given a choice of royal blue, white or scarlet.

Converse of subject

overwhelm: Overwhelmed by choice we allow ourselves to be swayed by brand.

Preposition: above

wayne: Too soon to say for Ashley but I think he will fit into our formation fine, and will be #1 choice above wayne.

Adjective modifier

  • informed: To make informed choices, learners need to understand the potential consequences of these choices.
  • wide: Patients continue to have a wide choice in how they wish to pay for dental treatment.
  • popular: Bottles of wine are also plentiful, being the popular choice for those lucky enough to find an open table.
  • obvious: The reason why offset mortgages are not the obvious choice for everyone is due to the fact that they are more expensive to run.
  • healthy: What will be the healthy choices at the buffet?
  • ideal: This limited exposure along with the emphasis on great fun and learning makes it an ideal choice for the unsure!

Noun used with modifier

  • lifestyle: Figure 6 suggests which components are most easily reduced by lifestyle choices.
  • consumer: Here, fair trade is more than a consumer choice it is becoming a way to make poverty history.
  • career: They talk about what they have done and why and how their degree studies influenced their career choices.

Preposition: of

  • restaurant: Choice of two restaurants, 110 bedrooms many with lake views.
  • color: Or choose the stencils and transfers to apply wondeful designs to anything using DMC Perle thread with a choice of 150 colors.
  • module: Throughout your studies you will have a wide choice of modules covering a range of historical periods.
  • accommodation: We have a choice of homestay accommodation with various meal options.