What is the meaning of à_la_carte?

Allowing selection from a fixed list of individually priced options shown on the menu.

Selective; only choosing what one likes or desires.

A meal but only the viand (without rice).

By ordering individually priced items from the menu.

allowing selection only from a fixed list of options, typically shown on a menu

with each dish priced

from any longlist of options, or even free choice, as opposed to a shortlist

à la carte (allowing selection only from a fixed list of options, typically shown on a menu)

with each dish priced (clarification of this definition is needed)

from any longlist of options, or even free choice, as opposed to a shortlist

à la carte

à la carte, allowing selection only from a fixed list of options, typically shown on a menu

à la carte, allowing selection only from a fixed list of options, typically shown on a menu

with each dish priced

from any longlist of options, or even free choice, as opposed to a shortlist

à la carte

Source: wiktionary.org