deciding
dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ
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Definition of deciding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

influencehaving the power to determine an outcome
  • The deciding factor was the cost.
decisive determinative

Noun

psychologyRarethe cognitive process of reaching a decisionRare
  • Deciding requires careful thought and analysis.
decision-making judgment resolution
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Origin of deciding

Latin, decidere (to cut off)

Terms with deciding included in their meaning

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competition
person deciding the winner of a competition
avoid action
deciding to avoid doing something
competition
deciding contest in a competition
decision-making
hesitation or doubt before deciding
refuse option
deciding to refuse or reject something
decision method
method of deciding by flipping a coin into the air
considering ideas
think carefully about something before deciding
considering
think carefully about something before deciding

Examples of deciding in a sentence

  • Her deciding influence shaped the final decision.
  • Deciding can be a stressful process.
  • The act of deciding often involves weighing options.

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  1. French:décisif, prise de décision, ...
  2. German:entscheidend, Entscheidung, ...
  3. Italian:decisivo, il decidere, ...
  4. Spanish:decisivo, toma de decisiones, ...
  5. Portuguese:decisivo, decisão, ...
  6. Chinese:决定性的, 决策, ...
  7. Japanese:決定的な, 決断, ...
  8. Arabic:حاسِم, اتخاذ القرار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַכְרִיעַ, קַבָּלַת הַחְלָטוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:решающий, принятие решения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішальний, прийняття рішення, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णायक, निर्णय लेना, ...
decide
dɪˈsaɪd

Definition of decide - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
choicechoose after thinking about possibilities
  • She decided to go to college.
determine resolve
2.
decision-makingmake a judgment after careful thought
  • The jury decided on the verdict.
determine resolve
3.
final sayinfluence the outcome of a situation
  • The weather decided the match.
determine resolve settle
4.
resolutionsettle a dispute or question
  • The referee decided the game.
determine resolve
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Expressions with decide

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make a choice or reach a conclusion about something
We need to decide on a location for the party.
choose not to accept or not to do a possible option
They decide against buying the old house after inspecting the roof.
make a decision immediately without delay
She had to decide on the spot whether to accept the job offer.
determine the final result of something
The referee's call will decide the outcome of the match.
make a choice after careful thought
They decided upon the best course of action.
determine the outcome for someone
The judge will decide his fate in court.

Origin of decide

Latin, decidere (to decide)

Examples of decide in a sentence

  • He decided to take the job offer.
  • She decided to take the job offer.
  • They decided to travel during the holidays.
  • The referee's call decided the game's outcome.
  • Public opinion can decide election results.
  • The judge decided the case swiftly.

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  1. French:décider, trancher, ...
  2. German:beschließen, beeinflussen, ...
  3. Italian:decidere, stabilire, ...
  4. Spanish:decidir, resolver, ...
  5. Portuguese:decidir, deliberar, ...
  6. Chinese:决定, 判定, ...
  7. Japanese:決める, 判断する, ...
  8. Arabic:قَرَّرَ, حَسَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַחְלִיט, לְהַכְרִיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:решать, принять решение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирішувати, прийняти рішення, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णय लेना, फैसला करना, ...
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