Option and Solution

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

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

Solution noun - Something attained by mental effort and especially by computation.

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Option and solution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Option" instead a noun "Solution".

Nearby Words: solve, soluble, solubility, solute

preferred	preferred option	preferred solution
good	good option	good solution
best	best option	best solution
better	better option	better solution
Other adjectives: common, right, correct, valid, obvious, simple, logical, real, evil, bad, alternative, acceptable, easy, diplomatic, practical, new, possible, alternate, last, available, viable.

Sure, the Doctors came up with an alternate solution, but at the time Kate didn't see another option.

Source: Strawman Has a Point
Not necessary alternate solution, and will lead to less points (but many players fell for this solution, as the solution to the better option is 'obscure').

Source: Video Game / King's Quest
The "use the on-set controls" solution is sadly becoming less and less of an option.

Source: Lost The TV Remote

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