Sens 1 :offering a choice of two or more
things; offering for choice a second thing or proposition or other things or
propositions; expressing a choice or choices.[source : MWU]
Since there is no wavefront sensor in the control loop, alternative
methods of calibration have been tried to determine the required actuator
signals for proper wavefront compensation.
However, in many instances, alternative means of enforcement, scrutiny
and review do exist.
Forstall and Greene (1997) argue that CTs represent the best choice
among the alternative systems of spatial units, being the most likely to
provide consistent comparability across MAS and over time.
alternative (nom)
Sens 1 :a thing that you can choose to do or have out of
two or more possibilities.[source : OAAD]
Faced with these constraints the Admiralty had no alternative but to
delegate authority to the senior officer in each geographical region or
"station," as it was termed.
Courts have not expressly identified the critical conceptual
distinction between universal permission and prohibition, let alone
articulating a definitive case for either alternative.
The energy hierarchy also provides quantitative measures to help
people select alternatives that contribute most.
alternatively (adv)
Sens 1 :used to introduce a suggestion
that is a second choice or possibility.[source : OAAD]