Decision
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɪʒn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decision is a noun meaning The act of deciding.
Meaning
The act of deciding.
More Meanings
- A choice or judgement.
- (uncountable) Firmness of conviction.
- (baseball) A win or a loss awarded to a pitcher.
- (boxing) To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout
- (chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.
Example Sentences
It's a tough decision, but I'll take vanilla.
I told him about my decision to leave forever.
His life has always been filled with big decisions.
After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision.
Word Forms
- decisions
- decisioning
- decisioned
Synonyms for decision
Depending on context, synonyms include idea, opinion, view, award, censure, choice.
Antonyms for decision
Common opposites include indecision, indecisiveness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decisiveness, determination, conclusion, decide, choice, option.
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Sources & Attribution
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