(usually prefixed with "the") The best or most preferable
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A range of options or alternatives
“You have a choice between the turkey sandwich, chicken quesadilla, or cold fish head for your flight meal.”
Something that is chosen or selected from a range of options
“Be very careful in selecting the balls for they may promptly explode in your face in the vacuum up there. Your best choice would be pressureless balls.”
The right or ability to choose
“What choice do we have besides the obvious?”
The act of choosing
“The choice of Governor was taken away from the legislature and conferred upon the people.”
(usually in the negative) A possible course of action
“You do not have any other choice but to accept our offer.”
A preference for something among a range of options
“Out of all the holiday destinations you've suggested, Kokomo would be my personal choice.”
A range from which to select
“The deli has an extensive choice of organic produce.”
(usually prefixed with "the") The best or most preferable
“Of the cavalry, the king's own was the choice.”
A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
An act of choosing or assigning someone (or something) for a given role or job
A collection or assortment of things, especially creative works
A person or thing that is preferred to all others
The right to vote in political elections
A set of intended actions, through which one intends to achieve a goal
The thing that one desires or ordains
The ability or right to express an opinion or make a choice
A list of candidates running for office
An option allowing a change in the method of operation of a device or system
A supply or quantity of something accumulated or available for future use
A firm decision to do or not to do something
One expected to win in a competition
The highest or most important rank, level, or position
The best of its kind or class
“The bar serves some choice oyster shooters.”
Appropriate for a given situation
“She would often rehearse the choice phrases she would use in her speech.”
(of speech or words) Purposefully offensive
“He was unimpressed and made his feelings known with some choice words.”
Delicious and pleasing to taste
Having great value, as a commodity or on a sentimental level
Very fine in texture or structure, especially of intricate workmanship or quality
Exceptionally clever or talented
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