Option and Result

Option

Option noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.

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Result and option are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Result" instead a noun "Option".

Nearby Words: opt, optional, optionally, opting, optionee

Result noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.

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Option and result are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Option" instead a noun "Result".

Nearby Words: resultant, resulting, resulted

good	good option	good result
best	best option	best result
better	better option	better result
similar	similar option	similar result
Other adjectives: common, certain, original, likely, obvious, effective, logical, real, bad, potential, main, practical, new, possible, final, worst, random, alternate, different, realistic.

The two decide their only option is to engage in a gunfight or be captured, knowing that full well either option will result in their deaths.

Source: Suicide by Cop
Of course, she'd rather not resort to this option, and as a result, will help the main characters in some of the endings.

Source: Rage Within The Machine
The first option will result in having the most powerful mech in the game for the most difficult mission, but will result in one of your better NPC pilots going rogue to attempt to save the sister.

Source: Multiple Endings / Action Games

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