finite set of alternatives

Definitions

A collection of choices or options that is limited in number and can be counted.

A specific, restricted group of possibilities from which a selection must be made.

Examples

The committee was tasked with choosing a candidate from a finite set of alternatives provided by the search firm.

In this decision-making model, the agent must select the optimal path from a finite set of alternatives.

Synonyms

limited range of options restricted set of choices closed list of alternatives defined selection pool finite array of possibilities

Antonyms

infinite range of options unlimited set of choices open-ended selection pool boundless array of possibilities endless list of alternatives