paired-option format

noun
UK /peəd ˈɒpʃən ˈfɔːmæt/
US /perd ˈɑːpʃən ˈfɔːrmæt/

A way of showing two choices together so you can pick one.

The quiz used a paired-option format, so each question had two answers to choose from.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A layout in software settings where two related choices appear side by side.

The settings screen uses a paired-option format for turning features on or off.

3. A teaching method that presents two linked answers for students to compare.

The teacher wrote the worksheet in a paired-option format to help kids think about both answers.

4. A design pattern in forms where two alternatives are shown as a pair.

The sign-up page switched to a paired-option format for yes-or-no questions.