choice — an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃɔɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me a choice: clean my room or no internet for a week.
- The choice between studying and Netflix is always difficult for students.
- You made the right choice by learning English vocabulary.
choice
NOUN[/tʃɔɪs/]
an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
A girl makes her choice from colorful ice cream flavors
Listen to your inner voice, make your choice, and rejoice!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word choice derives from 14th-century Old French 'chois', which developed from the verb 'choisir' meaning 'to select' or 'to choose'. The term entered Middle English through Norman influence and has remained largely unchanged in form and meaning since its adoption.
Breakdown
The word is derived from Old French 'choisir' (to choose), with 'chois' representing the noun form meaning 'selection' or 'act of choosing'. The English suffix '-e' was retained from the French form, while the root maintains its semantic connection to the concept of selection.
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📝Examples
“My mom gave me a choice: clean my room or no internet for a week.”
“The choice between studying and Netflix is always difficult for students.”
“You made the right choice by learning English vocabulary.”
“The restaurant's choice wine selection impressed all the customers.”
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