as an option

Meaning

Available to be chosen or included if desired, but not required or mandatory for everyone. It indicates that something is left up to the personal preference of the individual.

Examples

• Leather seats are offered as an option on the base model of this car.
• Students can take the extra art class as an option if they have room in their schedules.

Pronunciation: /æz ən ˈɑːpʃən/

How to Use as an option

offer something as an option (collocation)

To make a feature or service available for selection alongside a standard offering. — "The restaurant offers gluten-free pasta as an option for every dish."

include something as an option (collocation)

To build in a selectable feature without making it compulsory. — "The software includes cloud backup as an option during the setup process."

Synonyms of as an option

Words with a similar meaning to as an option:

• optionally