Choice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an act or instance of choosing; selection: Her choice of a computer was made after months of research. His parents were not happy with his choice of friends.
  2. the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option: The child had no choice about going to school.
  3. the person or thing chosen or eligible to be chosen: This book is my choice.He is one of many choices for the award.
  4. an alternative: There is another choice.
  5. an abundance or variety from which to choose: a wide choice of candidates.
  6. something that is preferred or preferable to others; the best part of something: Mare's Nest is the choice in the sixth race.
  7. a carefully selected supply: This restaurant has a fine choice of wines.
  8. a choice grade of beef.
adjective, choic·er, choic·est.
  1. worthy of being chosen; excellent; superior.
  2. carefully selected: choice words.
  3. (in the grading of beef in the U.S.) rated between prime and good.
Idioms
  1. that is generally preferred: A detached house is still the home of choice.
noun
  1. the act or an instance of choosing or selecting
  2. the opportunity or power of choosing
  3. a person or thing chosen or that may be chosen
  4. an alternative action or possibility
  5. a supply from which to select
  6. preferred; favourite
adjective
  1. of superior quality; excellent
  2. carefully chosen, appropriate
  3. vulgar or rude
Choice (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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