option

option is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒpʃən/, SAMPA: /"QpS@n/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑpʃən/, SAMPA: /"ApS@n/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular option

Plural options

1. (countable) An option is a choice.

   He has the option to go to university or join the army.

Related words

• opt
• optional
• optionally