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decision
[ dih-sizh-uhn ]
noun
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.
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
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
- ԴDzd·sDz noun
- d·sDz noun
- d·sDz noun
- ܲd·sDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of decision1
Example Sentences
A decision hasn't been made but the prime minister is again, his team indicate, trying to use the jeopardy around the world as an impetus to push the government machine harder.
Now that is no longer true — not because of a strategic foreign policy decision but because some members of Congress — like Johnson — simply don’t like queer people.
Your efforts to politicize baseball, and the Dodgers’ decision to accept the honor and privilege to attend the White House, has no place in the Sports section of the L.A.
The EPA downplayed concerns about negative health and financial outcomes of its decisions.
But weighing the costs and benefits can help you make an informed decision that you won’t regret.
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