What is the meaning of option?

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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.
  • One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.
    • usage: "what option did I have"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"
  • The act of choosing or selecting.
    • usage: "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
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