/ wɪtʃˈevə(r); NAmE / determiner , pronoun
1.
used to say what feature or quality is important in deciding sth :
Choose whichever brand you prefer.
Pensions should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher.
Whichever of you gets here first will get the prize.
2.
used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same :
It takes three hours, whichever route you take.
The situation is an awkward one, whichever way you look at it .
Whichever they choose, we must accept their decision.