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   de·ci·sion

   /dəˈsiZH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration: "I'll make the decision on my own" Similar resolutionconclusionsettlementcommitmentresolvedeterminationchoiceoptionselectionverdictfindingrulingrecommendationjudgmentpronouncementadjudgmentadjudicationarbitrationsentencedecreeorderruleinjunctionfindingsresultsdeterminationresolverare:arbitrament
   • ▪ the action or process of deciding something or of resolving a question: "the information was used as the basis for decision"
   • ▪ a formal judgment: "last year's Supreme Court decision"
   • ▪ the ability or tendency to make decisions quickly; decisiveness: "she was a woman of decision" Similar decisivenessdeterminationresolutionresolutenessresolvefirmnessstrong-mindednesssingle-mindednessdoggednessstrength of mindstrength of willfirmness of purposefixity of purposepurposepurposefulness
   • ▪ the awarding of a fight, in the absence of a knockout or technical knockout, to the boxer with the most rounds won or with the most points.
   • ▪ a win or a loss assigned to a pitcher.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin decisio(n-), from decidere ‘determine’ (see decide).

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   The meaning of DECISION is the act or process of deciding. How to use decision in a sentence.

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   Decision originally comes from the Latin decidere ("determine"). You make decisions every day: what to wear, what to eat, how to spend your money, who to vote for, what movie to go to. A court judge makes a decision in a trial (and actually "hands down" or "announces" that decision).

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECISION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECISION definition: 1. a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   Decision definition: the act or process of deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment. See examples of DECISION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDECISION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict 2. the act of making up one's mind 3. firmness.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › decisionDecision - definition of decision by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act or process of deciding. 2. the act of making up one's mind: a difficult decision. 3. something that is decided; resolution. 4. a judgment, as one pronounced by a court. 5. the quality of being decided; firmness: to speak with decision. 6. the final score in any sport or contest.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondecision noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of decision noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do. I think I've made the right decision. (British English) No decisions have yet been taken. decision on something We need a decision on this by next week.

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   Definition of decision noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of decision – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    DECISION definition: a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities: . Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › decisionDecision Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    In informal spoken English, someone who says “ Decisions, decisions ” is having difficulty making a decision, usually about an unimportant matter. “ Decisions, decisions. I can't decide which flavor of ice cream to get.” We need someone who will act with decision even under pressure.