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option

The correct spelling is option.

How to pronounce option

/ˈɒpʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒpʃən/

Say it like: Ops-hon

The correct spelling is option. One of a set of choices that can be made. For example: "The new novel was optioned by the film studio, but they'll probably never decide to make a movie from it."

Usage Examples

The new novel was optioned by the film studio, but they'll probably never decide to make a movie from it.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of a set of choices that can be made.
  2. 2.The freedom or right to choose.
  3. 3.A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile.

verb

  1. 1.To purchase an option on something.
  2. 2.To configure, by setting an option.

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