Definition of Option
Option
op·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a choice, something that can be chosen;
e.g. The first option will be easier to adopt, but the second has more benefits in general.
(noun)
the right, freedom, or power of choosing something;
e.g. We were given the option of a refund or a replacement product.
(noun)
the right to sell or buy a particular product at a particular price within a period of time, or a document outlining this right;
e.g. She hoped for an option on her script from a film studio.
(verb)
to buy or sell the right to use an artistic work, especially a literary work for film/television adaptation;
e.g. The director plans to option the novel and adapt it into a movie.
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Quotes
"There are only two options regarding commitment: you're either in or you're out. There is no such thing as life in between." -- Pat Riley
"Wealth is not about having a lot of money. It's about having a lot of options." -- Chris Rock
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