Choice vs. Possibility

Choice vs. Possibility — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Choice and Possibility

Choicenoun

An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.

Do I have a choice of what color to paint it?

Possibilitynoun

The quality of being possible.

Choicenoun

(uncountable) The power to choose.

She didn't leave us much choice.

Possibilitynoun

A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.

Choicenoun

One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

The ice cream sundae is a popular choice for dessert.

Possibilitynoun

An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

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Choicenoun

Anything that can be chosen.

You have three choices: vanilla, strawberry or chocolate

Possibilitynoun

a future prospect or potential;

this room has great possibilities

Choicenoun

The best or most preferable part.

Possibilitynoun

capability of existing or happening or being true;

there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired

Choicenoun

(obsolete) Care and judgement in selecting; discrimination, selectiveness.

Possibilitynoun

a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena;

a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theoryhe proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
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Choicenoun

(obsolete) A sufficient number to choose among.

Possibilitynoun

a possible alternative;

bankruptcy is always a possibility

Choiceadjective

Especially good or preferred.

It's a choice location, but you will pay more to live there.

Choiceadjective

Cool; excellent.

Choice! I'm going to the movies.

Choiceadjective

(obsolete) Careful in choosing; discriminating.

Choicenoun

the person or thing chosen or selected;

he was my pick for mayor

Choicenoun

the act of choosing or selecting;

your choice of colors was unfortunateyou can take your pick

Choicenoun

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen;

what option did I have?there no other alternativemy only choice is to refuse

Choiceadjective

of superior grade;

choice winesprime beefprize carnationsquality paperselect peaches

Choiceadjective

appealing to refined taste;

choice wine