option |
the act of making a choice. [1/4 definitions] |
optional |
not required; left to one's choice. |
parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, esp. word choice; vernacular. |
perforce |
out of necessity; without having a choice. |
phraseology |
the choice of words or expressions characteristic of a particular person or group. [1/2 definitions] |
phrasing |
choice of words; wording. [1/2 definitions] |
pick1 |
an act of choosing; choice. [1/14 definitions] |
play one's cards |
to make and carry out the most advantageous choice. |
reconsider |
to have a change of attitude and reverse (a decision or choice). [1/4 definitions] |
second-string |
subordinate, or available as a second choice. [1/2 definitions] |
selective |
characterized by careful choice; tending to exercise discrimination. [1/2 definitions] |
slim pickings |
the small number of items that remain after others have been chosen or eliminated, the choice among which is now very limited. |
structure |
a planned way of proceeding that imposes some degree of discipline and places limits on individual choice. [1/6 definitions] |
tidbit |
an appetizing or choice bit, as of food, gossip, or news. |
tossup |
an equality of likelihood; even choice or chance. |
volition |
the ability or power of exercising choice. [1/2 definitions] |
voluntary |
arising from or made of free will or choice. [1/4 definitions] |
vote |
to express a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote. [1/9 definitions] |
whether |
used to introduce one choice or alternative. [1/2 definitions] |
willy-nilly |
whether one agrees or not; without having a choice; perforce. [1/2 definitions] |
wordage |
choice of words; wording. [1/3 definitions] |