electives

noun

Definition of electivesnext
plural of elective
1
as in courses

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2
as in options

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  1. options
  2. appointments
  3. seminars
  4. favorites
  5. clinics
Noun
  • Gift options include a roaster’s choice monthly subscription of single origin beans ($25), sourced from small farms, a Black Mirror scale ($59) or an AeroPress ($45).
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some games offer fewer features and gameplay options for women's teams compared to men's, and online play functionality sometimes remains limited.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of options
Noun
  • Sometimes the answers to those questions happen within our editorial deadlines; other times, the appointments or elections are too new, or wielding of power too unproven, to land a person on the final list.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The selfie, taken during one of Lohan’s appointments at Lucia Clinic Dubai, shows the doctor posing next to the star without makeup, but her skin looking as luminous as ever.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • Dedicated to the agricultural prowess of Napa Valley, these informational seminars provide insight into a wide range of topics spanning from the history of the Oakville American Viticultural Area to the inner workings of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the region’s most renowned varietals.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company even attends two seminars each year with their franchisees to help connect with them.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Some have pegged the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres as favorites for Sasaki, but his agent, Joel Wolfe, said the right-hander hasn’t mentioned a preference for the West Coast.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My current favorites are the SpanxSmooth PerfectFit Ponte Flare Pant or the similar but more affordable Quince Ultra-stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pants.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • Now, Michelle runs a nonprofit offering bereavement and burial services for families as well as partnerships with clinics to offer free ultrasounds and postpartum needs.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Improved Access to Capital for Healthcare Providers Healthcare providers, especially small clinics and startups, often struggle to secure traditional loans due to lengthy processes and strict requirements.
    Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of clinics
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