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option in Malay

pilihan

UK/ˈɒpʃən//ˈɑpʃən/

option in Malay: pilihan. In English, option means one of a set of choices that can be made.

Malay words for option

one of the choices that can be made
pilihan

English meaning of option

  1. noun One of a set of choices that can be made.
  2. noun The freedom or right to choose.
  3. noun 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.
  4. noun The acquiring or retention of a nationality through personal choice as a right, bypassing selective legal mechanisms for naturalization, especially in cases where a territory is transferred or passed on from one state to another.

Full definition of option

option in a sentence

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

Synonyms of option

option in other languages

Questions about option in Malay

What is the meaning of option in Malay?
Option in Malay is pilihan.
Apakah maksud option dalam bahasa Melayu?
Option: pilihan.
What does option mean in English?
Option means one of a set of choices that can be made.

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