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closed option

[/kloʊzd ˈɑːpʃən/]
nounpl: closed options
opção fechada
1. A survey or questionnaire question where respondents can only select from a predetermined list of answers, without the ability to provide open-ended responses
The survey used closed options, offering only yes, no, or maybe as responses.
A pesquisa usava opções fechadas, oferecendo apenas sim, não ou talvez como respostas.
2. In finance, an option contract that has expired, been exercised, or is no longer available for trading
After the deadline, the stock option became a closed option.
Após o prazo, a opção de ações se tornou uma opção fechada.
Synonyms
multiple choice questionfixed response optionclosed-ended question
Antonyms
open optionopen-ended questionfree response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção fechada
Standard term used in surveys and questionnaires
Portugal
opção fechada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in research methodology
Finance (Brazil)
opção encerrada
Used when referring to expired or unavailable financial options

Related Idioms & Phrases

multiple choice
limited options
fixed answer format
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