electives

noun

Definition of electivesnext
plural of elective
1
as in courses

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2
as in options

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electives
  1. options
  2. appointments
  3. seminars
  4. favorites
  5. clinics
Noun
  • In addition to the time, date and place of an event, guests appreciate knowing the dress code, where to park, menu options and where to stay.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • At the Sunset Trailhead, snap a photo of the trail map to use for your return route options.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of options
Noun
  • Only four other counties in the state make such appointments.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also notes changes in the company's executive team, with new appointments following the resignation of former executives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • Now in its 15th year, the week takes us through the competition’s history and showcases the growth and origins, with past winners judging, hosting seminars, and taking part in guest shifts across the city’s vibrant bar scene.
    George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • By day, brand events, tastings, seminars and debates are held across the hotel.
    George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • For even more staff favorites, click here.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsea After those four favorites, Tottenham (+5000) and Aston Villa (+6500) are longshots with all the other teams huge longshots to win the championship starting with Man Utd, Brighton and Newcastle all at +16000, or 160/1 odds.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • Abortion clinics rushed to provide care after a judge rejected the state’s ban, an order that could soon be paused by a higher court.
    Ziva Branstetter, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Milwaukee Health Department also has three, walk-in immunization clinics across the city, where anyone older than 6 months, regardless of insurance status, can get free flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of clinics
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