choose

(noun, verb, conjunction)

conjunction

1. (mathematics) The binomial coefficient of the previous and following number.

- The number of distinct subsets of size k from a set of size n is or "n choose k".

noun

1. (dialectal or obsolete) The act of choosing; selection.

2. (dialectal or obsolete) The power, right, or privilege of choosing; election.

3. (dialectal or obsolete) Scope for choice.

verb

1. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

- Choose a good husband for your daughter

Similar word(s): select, take

Definition categories: cognition, decide, determine

2. select as an alternative over another

- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant

Similar word(s): opt, prefer

Definition categories: cognition

3. see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way

Definition categories: cognition, evaluate, judge