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Definition of decision - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
choicethe act of making a choice or judgment
- Her decision to study abroad was life-changing.
2.
judgmentconclusion or resolution reached after consideration
- The committee reached a decision after hours of debate.
3.
determinationfirmness of purpose or character
- He showed great decision in facing the challenge.
4.
sportsUS result determined by judges in sportsUS
- The match ended in a decision by the judges.
Expressions with decision
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immediate choice under pressure
In the game, her split-second decision led to a winning goal.
immediate judgment made impulsively
Her snap decision to buy the car surprised everyone.
decision delayed until it can't be postponed
Choosing the venue was a game-time decision for the event.
decision made quickly without planning
She made a spur-of-the-moment decision to go on a trip.
retreat from an earlier promise, fully reversing or partly softening it
Under pressure, the minister back-pedaled on a decision to close the library.
the outcome depends entirely on one person's choice
Everything hangs on the manager's decision about the project.
depend completely on a person's choice or judgment
Everything hinges on her decision to accept the offer.
decision that could go either way
The election result was a knife-edge decision.
important choice that can affect the future
Choosing a college is a big decision.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they came to a decision.
the ultimate choice after considering all options
After much debate, we reached our final decision.
choice made with little time to spare
His last-minute decision saved the project.
choose an option after careful thought
She needs to make a decision about her career.
situation with no conclusion or resolution
The meeting ended with no decision on the budget.
choice made after understanding enough facts and possible results
The patient made an informed decision after speaking with two doctors.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they arrived at a decision.
person responsible for making important choices
The CEO is the main decision maker in the company.
moment when a final choice must be made
It's decision time for the project.
action considered wrong by societal standards
The company's immoral decision led to public outrage.
the choice to buy something
The purchase decision was influenced by the product's reviews.
action taken impulsively without considering consequences
The rash decision to invest all his savings was regrettable.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they reached a decision.
delay action until a decision is made
We will wait on a decision before proceeding with the project.
choice firmly made alone without asking other people
I made an executive decision and ordered pizza for everyone.
Origin of decision
Latin, decidere (to cut off)
Terms with decision included in their meaning
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planning
intention or decision about what one is going to do
available alternatives
option or decision available to someone
make decision
decide on a course of action
decision
choices available to pick from
decision making
like one option more, giving it higher priority
decision
decide differently than before
decision
option that is favorable or suitable
conditional decision
the choice is based on certain conditions
choice control
responsibility or decision belongs to a specific person
error
commit an error in judgment or decision
decision-making
consider as a possible action or decision
decisions
used to express a decision made at the moment
uncertainty
express uncertainty about a future event or decision
decision
possess real options and be able to decide between them
decision process
the act of picking one thing from several options
decision-making
in the process of making a choice
firm decision
promise to do something in the future
decision-making
make a judgment after careful thought
decision-making
people talk to reach a decision
unchangeable decision
not able to be changed or discussed further
decision
something seems like a reasonable or practical action to take
decision-making
wrong decision due to bad judgment
decision-making
hesitation or doubt before deciding
decision
choice or selection from a group
Examples of decision in a sentence
His decision to leave early surprised everyone. Her decision to move abroad surprised everyone. The decision was made after careful consideration. She acted with decision when the alarm sounded. His decision impressed the hesitant team. The fight was close, ending in a decision.
The judges' decision was controversial among fans.
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- French:décision, détermination, ...
- German:Entscheidung, Beschluss, ...
- Italian:decisione, delibera, ...
- Spanish:decisión, determinación, ...
- Portuguese:decisão, determinação, ...
- Chinese:决定, 决议, ...
- Japanese:決断, 結論, ...
- Arabic:قَرار, حكم, ...
- Hebrew:הַחְלָטָה, הַכְרָעָה, ...
- Russian:решение, постановление, ...
- Ukrainian:рішення, рішучість, ...
- Hindi:निर्णय, संकल्प, ...
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