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option

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/ˈɒp.ʃən/ · op-tion

A choice or alternative that can be selected.

Meanings

nounformal

A choice or alternative that can be selected.

ایک انتخاب یا متبادل جو منتخب کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

اختیار

ikhtiyaar

Synonyms

choicealternativeselectionانتخابچوائسمتبادل

Antonyms

necessityobligationrequirementضرورتمجبوریشرط

Common Collocations

  • final option
  • reliable option
  • best option

Example Sentences

You have several options to choose from.

آپ کے پاس منتخب کرنے کے لیے کئی آپشنز ہیں۔

Aap ke paas muntakhib karne ke liye kai options hain.

The best option is to wait for further information.

بہترین اختیار مزید معلومات کا انتظار کرنا ہے۔

Behtareen ikhtiyaar mazeed maloomaat ka intezar karna hai.

This is a good option for your needs.

یہ آپ کی ضروریات کے لیے ایک اچھا اختیار ہے۔

Yeh aap ki zarooriyat ke liye aik accha ikhtiyaar hai.

Easily Confused With

optionality:Option refers to a choice, while optionality refers to the quality of being optional.

Word Family

optional
adjectiveاختیاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'option' as 'opportunity to choose'.

Imagine standing at a crossroads with signs pointing in different directions, symbolizing choices.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "optio" — choice, selection

First known use: 15th century

The word 'option' comes from the Latin 'optio', which means 'choice' or 'selection'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century.