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decision
[dih-sizh-uhn]
noun
the act or process of deciding; deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment.
They must make a decision between these two contestants.
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
This is a difficult decision.
something that is decided; decided; resolution.
She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school.
a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court.
It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted.
Synonyms: , , ,the quality of being decided; firmness.
He spoke with decision and calm authority.
the final score in any sport or contest.
The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.
Boxing.the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.
verb (used with object)
Boxing.to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.
decision
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict
the act of making up one's mind
firmness of purpose or character; determination
Other Word Forms
- decisional adjective
- nondecision noun
- predecision noun
- redecision noun
- subdecision noun
- ˈDzԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of decision1
Example Sentences
“When we took this historic decision, tough decision, we knew we will have difficult times and we will face casualties,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said in an interview with CNN on Sunday.
Fifa's decision to expand the Club World Cup from seven to 32 teams this summer has already sparked legal complaints from players' union Fifpro and the World Leagues Association.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the decision to launch a national inquiry, telling the programme on Sunday that ministers "never dismissed the concerns of victims" of grooming gangs.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged there are "some decisions to make" and "relevant questions around our batting and bowling depth".
Rachel Reeves has insisted ministers "never dismissed the concerns of victims" of grooming gangs, as she defended the decision to launch a national inquiry after months of pressure.
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