Wahl; Entscheidung zw. zwei Möglichkeiten.
ETYM Cf. French alternative, Late Lat. alternativa.
1. An offer of two things, one of which may be chosen, but not both; a choice between two things, so that if one is taken, the other must be left.
2. Either of two things or propositions offered to one's choice; thus when two things offer a choice of one only, the two things are called alternatives.
3. The course of action or the thing offered in place of another.
4. A choice between more than two things; one of several things offered to choose among.
ETYM Old Eng. chois, Old Fren. chois, French choix, from choisir to choose; of German origin; cf. Goth. kausjan to examine, kiusan to choose, examine, German kiesen. Related to Choose.
1. The act of choosing or selecting; SYN. selection, pick.
2. The person or thing chosen or selected; SYN. pick, selection.
In economics, decision about how resources are allocated. Each choice involves an opportunity cost.