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decision vs option

option vs decision

decision and option both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decision Yes No No No
option Yes No No No
As nouns, option is a hypernym of decision; that is, option is a word with a broader meaning than decision:
  • decision: the act of making up your mind about something
  • option: the act of choosing or selecting
Other hypernyms of decision include choice, pick, selection.
decision (noun) option (noun)
the act of making up your mind about something the act of choosing or selecting
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration 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
the outcome of a game or contest
(boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred
Difference between decision and option

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