Definition of Option

1. Noun. The right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited.


2. Noun. One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. "My only choice is to refuse"

3. Noun. The act of choosing or selecting. "You can take your pick"
Exact synonyms: Choice, Pick, Selection
Generic synonyms: Action
Specialized synonyms: Casting, Coloration, Colouration, Sampling, Conclusion, Decision, Determination, Volition, Willing, Election, Ballot, Balloting, Vote, Voting
Derivative terms: Opt, Pick, Select

Definition of Option

1. n. The power of choosing; the right of choice or election; an alternative.

Definition of Option

1. Noun. One of the choices which can be made. ¹

2. Noun. The freedom or right to choose. ¹

3. Noun. (finance) A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile. ¹

4. Noun. (context: graphical user interface) A button on a screen used to select an action (often "menu option") ¹

5. Verb. To purchase an option on something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Option

1. to grant an option (a right to buy or sell something at a specified price within a specified time) on [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Option

optimize
optimized
optimizer
optimizers
optimizes
optimizing
optimum
optimum dose
optimum pH
optimum temperature
optimums
optineurin
opting
opting in
opting out
option (current term)
optionable
optionaire
optionaires
optional
optionalities
optionality
optionally
optionally piloted vehicle
optionals
optioned
optionee
optionees
optioning

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