Definition Synonyms
Definition of choice - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
actionact of selecting between options
- He made his choice after careful consideration..
2.
available alternativesoption or decision available to someone
- She had a choice between tea and coffee.
3.
legal authoritythe power or right to choose
- Everyone has the choice to speak freely.
4.
optionsrange of different things to choose from
- There is a wide choice of books.
Adjective
1.
qualityUS of superior quality or excellentUS
- This is a choice wine from France.
2.
good fitcarefully chosen or appropriate
- She wore a choice outfit for the event.
3.
- He made a choice remark that shocked everyone.
Expressions with choice
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high-quality pieces of meat for cooking
The chef selected choice cuts for the special dinner.
words that are very rude or offensive
He used choice language when he got angry.
situation where decision is left to the person in charge
For dinner, it's dealer's choice on the restaurant.
choice of taking what is offered or nothing
It's Hobson's choice: accept the terms or leave.
having so many good options it is hard to choose
With all these restaurants, I'm spoilt for choice.
stress caused by having too many options
He felt the agony of choice when selecting a new phone.
preferred alcoholic drink or beverage
He asked the bartender for his choice of poison.
have so many good options that choosing is hard
With so many restaurants, we spoil for choice.
indicating a preferred option
She is for choice of the red dress over the blue one.
small piece of food that is very good
She saved the choice morsel of cake for last.
hard choice where all options are bad or cause pain
She faced a Sophie's choice between her two friends.
most preferred option among alternatives
Harvard was her first choice for college.
option that is favorable or suitable
The blue dress is a good choice for the party.
select something you want from available options
You can take your choice of any dessert.
possess real options and be able to decide between them
You have a choice between staying here or moving abroad.
done with intention or preference
She lives alone by choice.
be forced to act due to no alternatives
She had no choice but to accept the offer.
expressing what someone would prefer in a situation
If I had my choice, we would leave early.
decision about one's life, especially an important one
Choosing a career path is a major life choice.
selected according to personal preference or decision
She wore a dress of her choice to the party.
select one thing from several options offered
There are three desserts, so take your choice.
the decision depends on you and no one else
You can stay here or come with us, the choice is yours.
person or thing clearly seen as best or most suitable option
With her experience, she was the obvious choice for team leader.
style or tone in language use
His choice of words was formal and respectful.
Origin of choice
Old French, choisir (to choose)
Terms with choice included in their meaning
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language
indicates an alternative or choice
volition
show willingness, choice, or intention
choice
indicates a selection among options
choice
the second of two things or people
form choice
a small compartment or checkbox for selection
choice
choose after thinking about possibilities
choice
the act of making a choice or judgment
choice
any one of two options
choice
not one nor the other of two
alternative
choice or possibility among several
suggestion
suggest something as a good choice
choice
indicating no preference among a group
mistake
to make an error in judgment or choice
choices
indicates a choice between two options
choice
choosing between two options
preferred choice
person or thing liked better than others
indifference choice
show indifference or lack of preference between options
choice
to indicate preference for one thing over another
conditional decision
the choice is based on certain conditions
choice control
responsibility or decision belongs to a specific person
depends on choice
result depends on what a person decides or does
availability
available as an option or choice
choice
as an alternative option or consequence
choice
perfect or most suitable choice
Examples of choice in a sentence
Each choice leads to a different outcome. The choice of career is a significant decision. He faced a difficult choice between moving abroad or staying home. She made a choice to pursue her dreams. The choice between tea and coffee was simple. The menu offers a choice of desserts.
We have a choice of different routes. These are choice cuts of beef. The chef prepared a choice selection of desserts. He made a choice selection of wines. The chef prepared a choice menu for the guests. She used choice language during the argument. The comedian's choice jokes were not suitable for children.
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- French:choix, de choix, ...
- German:Wahl, erstklassig, ...
- Italian:selezione, scelto, ...
- Spanish:opción, exquisito, ...
- Portuguese:escolha, seleto, ...
- Chinese:选择, 优质的, ...
- Japanese:選択, 上質な, ...
- Arabic:اِخْتِيَار, فاخِر, ...
- Hebrew:בְּחִירָה, מֻבְחָר, ...
- Russian:отбор, отличный, ...
- Ukrainian:вибір, відбірний, ...
- Hindi:चयन, उत्तम, ...
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