| alternative |
the choice of one or more options. [2/5 definitions] |
| be up to |
to be the rightful choice or responsibility of; to be dependent on (someone or something). |
| categorical imperative |
the claims of personal conscience in respect to a particular ethical choice. |
| check-box |
a small empty square printed next to an item on a form, test, or list, to be filled in with a check or other mark to indicate choice or completion. [1/2 definitions] |
| check mark |
a mark ( ) placed next to an item to indicate correctness, completion, choice, or other kinds of verification. |
| decide |
to make a choice in one's mind or in agreement with others. [1/7 definitions] |
| decision |
the act of deciding, or the judgement, choice, or resolution that one has come to after considering a matter. [1/2 definitions] |
| diction |
word choice and arrangement in speech or writing, esp. as a reflection of forcefulness or effectiveness. [1/2 definitions] |
| dilemma |
a problem situation that requires a choice between equally undesirable solutions or that resists satisfactory solution. [1/2 definitions] |
| druthers |
(informal) preference or choice. |
| either |
used to indicate one of two choices or possibilities in a phrase or sentence, the other choice or possibility being indicated by a following conjunction, "or." [1/5 definitions] |
| elect |
to make a choice of. [1/8 definitions] |
| election |
the act of making a choice. [1/2 definitions] |
| end up |
to arrive at a place or enter into a situation or course of action as the final choice or final outcome. |
| existentialism |
a philosophy that emphasizes alienation and anxiety caused by the isolated and unexplainable nature of an individual's experience within an indifferent world, and stresses absolute freedom of choice associated with bearing responsibility for one's acts. |
| fall back on |
to turn to an alternative that is more certain, though not the preferred choice; resort to. |
| Hobson's choice |
the illusion of a free choice; choice of one thing or nothing. |
| inkhorn |
pedantic or affected, esp. in choice of words. [1/2 definitions] |
| involuntary |
not determined by choice, will, or desire. [1/2 definitions] |
| loner |
one who stays alone much of the time, esp. by choice or inclination. |
| long shot |
in betting, a choice that has very little chance of winning, such as a horse in a race. [1/3 definitions] |