#1 option n. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited. wn
#2 option n. [alternative, choice] one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse". wn
#3 option n. [choice, selection, pick] the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick". wn
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