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choice
Pronunciation: (chois), [key]
—n., adj., choic•er, choic•est.
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n.
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.
9. of choice, that is generally preferred:
A detached house is still the home of choice.
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adj.
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.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
