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[tʃɔɪs] noun I
1) [singular/U] the opportunity or right to choose between different things
We try to provide greater choice for our customers.[/ex]
Students have a choice between studying French or German.[/ex]
These people have the choice of whether to buy a house or rent one.[/ex]
If you were given the choice, would you prefer a cat or a dog?[/ex]
I had no choice – I had to believe what he said.[/ex]
2) [C] a decision to choose someone or something
He was facing a difficult choice between staying with his family or working abroad.[/ex]
Our childhood experiences can influence our choice of career.[/ex]
He wants people to make their own choices.[/ex]
3) [C] a range of things that you can choose from
The restaurant offers a good choice of dishes.[/ex]
London has a wide choice of cinemas and theatres.[/ex]
4) [C] someone or something that you choose
Greece is a popular choice for a family holiday.[/ex]
I think Edinburgh University would be my first choice.[/ex]
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by choice — if you do something by choice, you do it because you want to and not because you have to[/ex]
II
adj
formal choice [tʃɔɪs]
of very high quality
the choicest ingredients[/ex]

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