n. & adj.
--n.
1. a the act or an instance of choosing. b a thing or person chosen (not a good choice).
2 a range from which to choose.
3 (usu. foll. by of) the {eacute}lite, the best.
4 the power or opportunity to choose (what choice have I?).
--adj. of superior quality; carefully chosen.
Derivatives:
choicely adv. choiceness n.
Etymology: ME f. OF chois f. choisir CHOOSE