first choice
The term "first choice" is commonly used to describe the most preferred option in various decision-making scenarios.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The option that is most preferred or desired among all others.
Example
- Harvard was her first choice for university.
- Chocolate is my first choice when it comes to desserts.
B2Decision-Making
(formal)The initial selection made from a range of possibilities.
Example
- Our first choice for the project manager position is John.
- The committee's first choice was to approve the new policy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first choice":
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