Choice vs. Change — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Choice and Change
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Choice
A choice is the range of different things from which you can choose. The arrival at a choice may incorporate motivators and models.
Change
To cause to be different; alter
We decided to change the color of the walls. You can't change the rules in the middle of the game.
Choice
An act of choosing between two or more possibilities
The choice between good and evil
Change
To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform
The new homeowners changed the yard into a garden.
Choice
(especially of food) of very good quality
He picked some choice early plums
ADVERTISEMENT
Change
To give and receive reciprocally; interchange
Anne and I changed seats so that she could sit next to the aisle.
Choice
(of words or language) rude and abusive
He had a few choice words at his command
Change
To exchange for or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Change one's name.
A light that changes colors.
Choice
The act of choosing; selection
It is time to make a choice between the candidates.
Change
To lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; switch
Change methods.
Change sides.
Choice
The power, right, or liberty to choose; option
The teacher gave me the choice between taking an exam and writing a paper.
Change
To transfer from (one conveyance) to another
In Chicago, we'll have to change planes.
Choice
An alternative
With no money, he had no choice but to walk home.
Change
To give or receive the equivalent of (money) in lower denominations or in foreign currency
This machine will change dollar bills into coins. At the airport, the traveler changed British pounds into euros.
Choice
One that is chosen
That vase on sale looks like an excellent choice.
Change
To put fresh clothes or coverings on
It's your turn to change the baby. I'll show you how to change the bed.
Choice
A number or variety from which to choose
A wide choice of styles and colors.
Change
To become different or undergo alteration
He changed as he matured. The town grew and changed over the years.
Choice
The right to terminate a pregnancy by induced abortion.
Change
To undergo transformation or transition
The music changed to a slow waltz.
Choice
Of very fine quality
Choice peaches.
Change
To go from one phase to another, as the moon or the seasons.
Choice
Selected with care; well-chosen
Choice phrases.
Change
To make an exchange; switch
If you prefer this seat, I'll change with you.
Choice
Expressive of intense disapproval
Had some choice words for the movers who dropped her antique spinet.
Change
To transfer from one conveyance to another
She changed in Detroit on her way to California.
Choice
Of or relating to the USDA grade of beef with more marbling than select cuts and less marbling than prime cuts.
Change
To put on other clothing
We changed for dinner. They changed into work clothes.
Choice
An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
Do I have a choice of what color to paint it?
Change
To become deeper in tone
His voice began to change at age 13.
Choice
(uncountable) The power to choose.
She didn't leave us much choice.
Change
The act, process, or result of altering or modifying
A change in facial expression.
A last-minute change in the schedule.
Choice
One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.
The ice cream sundae is a popular choice for dessert.
Change
The replacing of one thing for another; substitution
A change of atmosphere.
A change of ownership.
Choice
Anything that can be chosen.
You have three choices: vanilla, strawberry or chocolate
Change
A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another
The change of seasons.
Choice
The best or most preferable part.
Change
Something different; variety
Ate early for a change.
Choice
(obsolete) Care and judgement in selecting; discrimination, selectiveness.
Change
A different or fresh set of clothing
I brought along a change of shirts to the overnight party.
Choice
(obsolete) A sufficient number to choose among.
Change
Money of smaller denomination given or received in exchange for money of higher denomination
Will you give me change of four quarters for a dollar?.
Choice
(set theory) axiom of choice.
Change
The balance of money returned when an amount given is more than what is due
I paid $3 for the coffee that cost $2.50, so I received 50 cents in change.
Choice
Especially good or preferred.
It's a choice location, but you will pay more to live there.
Change
Coins
Loose change was jingling in my pocket.
Choice
(obsolete) Careful in choosing; discriminating.
Change
A pattern or order in which bells are rung.
Choice
Cool; excellent.
"I'm going to the movies." —"Choice!"
Change
In jazz, a change of harmony; a modulation.
Choice
Act of choosing; the voluntary act of selecting or separating from two or more things that which is preferred; the determination of the mind in preferring one thing to another; election.
Change
A market or exchange where business is transacted.
Choice
The power or opportunity of choosing; option.
Choice there is not, unless the thing which we take be so in our power that we might have refused it.
Change
(intransitive) To become something different.
The tadpole changed into a frog.
Stock prices are constantly changing.
Choice
Care in selecting; judgment or skill in distinguishing what is to be preferred, and in giving a preference; discrimination.
I imagine they [the apothegms of Cæsar] were collected with judgment and choice.
Change
To make something into something else.
The fairy changed the frog into a prince.
I had to change the wording of the ad so it would fit.
Choice
A sufficient number to choose among.
Change
(transitive) To replace.
Ask the janitor to come and change the lightbulb.
After a brisk walk, I washed up and changed my shirt.
Choice
The thing or person chosen; that which is approved and selected in preference to others; selection.
The common wealth is sick of their own choice.
Change
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
You can't go into the dressing room while she's changing.
The clowns changed into their costumes before the circus started.
Choice
The best part; that which is preferable.
The flower and choiceOf many provinces from bound to bound.
Change
(transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).
It's your turn to change the baby.
Choice
Worthly of being chosen or preferred; select; superior; precious; valuable.
My choicest hours of life are lost.
Change
(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
Choice
Preserving or using with care, as valuable; frugal; - used with of; as, to be choice of time, or of money.
Change
(archaic) To exchange.
Choice
Selected with care, and due attention to preference; deliberately chosen.
Choice word measured phrase.
Change
(transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
To change a horse
Choice
The person or thing chosen or selected;
He was my pick for mayor
Change
The process of becoming different.
The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it.
Choice
The act of choosing or selecting;
Your choice of colors was unfortunate
You can take your pick
Change
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
Can I get change for this $100 bill please?
Choice
One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen;
What option did I have?
There no other alternative
My only choice is to refuse
Change
(countable) A replacement.
A change of clothes
Choice
Of superior grade;
Choice wines
Prime beef
Prize carnations
Quality paper
Select peaches
Change
(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.
A customer who pays with a 10-pound note for a £9 item receives one pound in change.
Choice
Appealing to refined taste;
Choice wine
Change
(uncountable) An amount of cash, usually in the form of coins, but sometimes inclusive of paper money.
Do you have any change on you? I need to make a phone call.
This bus ride requires exact change.
Change
(countable) A transfer between vehicles.
The train journey from Bristol to Nottingham includes a change at Birmingham.
Change
(baseball) A change-up pitch.
Change
(campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
Change
A public house; an alehouse.
Change
To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change the countenance.
Therefore will I change their glory into shame.
Change
To alter by substituting something else for, or by giving up for something else; as, to change the clothes; to change one's occupation; to change one's intention.
They that do change old love for new,Pray gods, they change for worse!
Change
To give and take reciprocally; to exchange; - followed by with; as, to change place, or hats, or money, with another.
Look upon those thousands with whom thou wouldst not, for any interest, change thy fortune and condition.
Change
Specifically: To give, or receive, smaller denominations of money (technically called change) for; as, to change a gold coin or a bank bill.
He pulled out a thirty-pound note and bid me change it.
Change
To be altered; to undergo variation; as, men sometimes change for the better.
For I am Lord, I change not.
Change
To pass from one phase to another; as, the moon changes to-morrow night.
Change
Any variation or alteration; a passing from one state or form to another; as, a change of countenance; a change of habits or principles.
Apprehensions of a change of dynasty.
All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.
Change
A succesion or substitution of one thing in the place of another; a difference; novelty; variety; as, a change of seasons.
Our fathers did for change to France repair.
The ringing grooves of change.
Change
A passing from one phase to another; as, a change of the moon.
Change
Alteration in the order of a series; permutation.
Change
That which makes a variety, or may be substituted for another.
Thirty change (R.V. changes) of garments.
Change
Small money; the money by means of which the larger coins and bank bills are made available in small dealings; hence, the balance returned when payment is tendered by a coin or note exceeding the sum due.
Change
A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; a building appropriated for mercantile transactions.
Change
A public house; an alehouse.
They call an alehouse a change.
Change
Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
Four bells admit twenty-four changes in ringing.
Change
An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another;
The change was intended to increase sales
This storm is certainly a change for the worse
The neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
Change
A relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event;
He attributed the change to their marriage
Change
The action of changing something;
The change of government had no impact on the economy
His change on abortion cost him the election
Change
The result of alteration or modification;
There were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
There had been no change in the mountains
Change
The balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due;
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
Change
A thing that is different;
He inspected several changes before selecting one
Change
A different or fresh set of clothes;
She brought a change in her overnight bag
Change
Coins of small denomination regarded collectively;
He had a pocketful of change
Change
Money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency;
He got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
Change
A difference that is usually pleasant;
He goes to France for variety
It is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Change
Undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature;
She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night
Change
Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Change
Make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;
Her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
Change
Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
Switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes
Change
Change clothes; put on different clothes;
Change before you go to the opera
Change
Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
Convert centimeters into inches
Convert holdings into shares
Change
Give to, and receive from, one another;
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year
Change
Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
Change
Become deeper in tone;
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
Change
Remove or replace the coverings of;
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
Barrel vs. GallonNext Comparison
Humble vs. Mild