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    option
    /ˈɒpʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a thing that is or may be chosen: "choose the cheapest options for supplying energy"

    verb

    • 1. buy or sell an option on: "his second script will have been optioned by the time you read this"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OPTION definition: 1. one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice: 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › optionOption Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : an act of choosing. hard to make an option between such alternatives. 2. a. : the power or right to choose : freedom of choice. He has the option to cancel the deal. b. : a privilege of demanding fulfillment of a contract on any day within a specified time. c.

  4. www.investopedia.com › terms › oWhat are Options? Types, Spreads, Example, and Risk Metrics

    Jun 5, 2024 · Options are financial derivatives that give buyers the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at an agreed-upon price and date. Call options and put...

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    OPTION meaning: 1. one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice: 2…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › optionOPTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act or an instance of choosing or deciding. the power or liberty to choose. an exclusive opportunity, usually for a limited period, to buy something at a future date. he has a six-month option on the Canadian rights to this book.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An option is one of two or more things that you can choose between. We will consider all options before making a decision. American English : option / ˈɒpʃən /

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoption noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of option noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › optionOption - definition of option by The Free Dictionary

    option. Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Financial, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. stock option call option put option. op·tion. (ŏp′shən) n. 1. The act of choosing; choice: Her option was to quit school and start her own business. 2. The power or freedom to choose: We have the option of driving or taking the train. 3. a.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › optionOption - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of option. noun. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. “what option did I have?” synonyms: alternative, choice. see more. noun. the act of choosing or selecting. synonyms: choice, pick, selection. see more. noun.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPTION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    noun. uk / ˈɒpʃ ə n / us. Add to word list Add to word list. B1 [ C ] a choice: That's an option you might like to consider. We don't have many options. [ + of + doing sth ] You always have the option of not attending. Fewer examples. Whichever option we choose there'll be disadvantages. Select the option you want from the pop-up menu.