decision

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noun

de·ci·sion di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)

: the act or process of deciding

the moment of decision has come

: a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion

made the decision to attend graduate school

: a report of a conclusion

a 5-page decision

a Supreme Court decision

: promptness and firmness in deciding : determination

acting with decision

: win

specifically, combat sports : a victory based on points awarded

Former heavyweight champion kickboxer Sterling (Cash) McCallum took a unanimous decision over Cesar Rendon in an eight-round standard bout in Phoenix …

New York Times

baseball : a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher

has five wins in eight decisions

decisional

di-ˈsi-zhnəl How to pronounce decision (audio)

-ˈsi-zhə-nᵊl

adjective

decision

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verb

decisioned; decisioning; decisions

transitive verb

combat sports

: to win by being awarded more points than (an opponent)

… he hasn't won an important fight since he decisioned Duran on Jan. 30, 1982.

William Nack

Example Sentences

Noun She announced her decision to go to medical school. Have you made a decision? He based his decision on facts, not emotions. She made a conscious decision to leave the painting unfinished. We need someone who will act with decision even under pressure. The U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 decision brought an end to racial segregation in public schools. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Holdfast Collective owns 98% of the company and all of the nonvoting stock, which doesn’t give it decision-making authority.

Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Promote fair representation on district decision-making committees that reflect the diversity of our community.

Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The foundation’s decision-making board so far has four members—Mehrabi, Ahady, a U.S.-government representative to be named, and a Swiss-government representative to be named—and can make decisions only unanimously.

Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 But Donley, the Cecil TV official, said the organization planned to make a decision Wednesday about the participants.

Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 The decision, which comes two months before the next election, is likely heading to the state Supreme Court, which is controlled by conservative justices.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 The board will make a final decision on the parking fee after staff inform Metra officials about the price increase, Zoellner said.

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court will make a big decision this fall involving federal elections.

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 When humanitarians lack data, structured and timely decision-making is hindered.

Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

Giving the final call on Trump back to Facebook is unlikely to result in the fair and even decision the board members are calling for, said Joan Donovan, a disinformation and extremism researcher at Harvard University.

Washington Post, 6 May 2021 The first period also included Scott Laughton decisioning Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy in a fight.

Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017 Chris Early of Don Juan Avila decisioned Seth Lyon of Niguel Hills and four other finalists to win bodyboarding.

Fred Swegles, Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2017 See More

Legal Definition

decision

noun

de·ci·sion di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)

: an authoritative determination (as a decree or judgment) made after consideration of facts or law

also : a report or document containing such a determination see also memorandum decision compare disposition, finding, holding, judgment, opinion, ruling, verdict

Note: A decision, while being an authoritative determination of a disputed issue, does not have to be a final determination closing the case. Some interlocutory decisions may be appealed.

单词	decision
释义	decision 1 of 2 noun de·ci·sion di-ˈsi-zhən 1 a : the act or process of deciding the moment of decision has come b : a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion made the decision to attend graduate school 2 : a report of a conclusion a 5-page decision a Supreme Court decision 3 : promptness and firmness in deciding : determination acting with decision 4 a : win specifically, combat sports : a victory based on points awarded Former heavyweight champion kickboxer Sterling (Cash) McCallum took a unanimous decision over Cesar Rendon in an eight-round standard bout in Phoenix … New York Times b baseball : a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher has five wins in eight decisions decisional di-ˈsi-zhnəl -ˈsi-zhə-nᵊl adjective decision 2 of 2 verb decisioned; decisioning; decisions transitive verb combat sports : to win by being awarded more points than (an opponent) … he hasn't won an important fight since he decisioned Duran on Jan. 30, 1982. William Nack Synonyms Noun award call conclusion deliverance determination diagnosis judgment judgement opinion resolution verdict See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She announced her decision to go to medical school. Have you made a decision? He based his decision on facts, not emotions. She made a conscious decision to leave the painting unfinished. We need someone who will act with decision even under pressure. The U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 decision brought an end to racial segregation in public schools. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Holdfast Collective owns 98% of the company and all of the nonvoting stock, which doesn’t give it decision-making authority. Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Promote fair representation on district decision-making committees that reflect the diversity of our community. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The foundation’s decision-making board so far has four members—Mehrabi, Ahady, a U.S.-government representative to be named, and a Swiss-government representative to be named—and can make decisions only unanimously. Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 But Donley, the Cecil TV official, said the organization planned to make a decision Wednesday about the participants. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 The decision, which comes two months before the next election, is likely heading to the state Supreme Court, which is controlled by conservative justices. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 The board will make a final decision on the parking fee after staff inform Metra officials about the price increase, Zoellner said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court will make a big decision this fall involving federal elections. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 When humanitarians lack data, structured and timely decision-making is hindered. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb Giving the final call on Trump back to Facebook is unlikely to result in the fair and even decision the board members are calling for, said Joan Donovan, a disinformation and extremism researcher at Harvard University. Washington Post, 6 May 2021 The first period also included Scott Laughton decisioning Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy in a fight. Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017 Chris Early of Don Juan Avila decisioned Seth Lyon of Niguel Hills and four other finalists to win bodyboarding. Fred Swegles, Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin decision-, decisio, from decidere to decide First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1914, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing decision decision-making decision theory decision tree overturn the decision hand down a decision take a decision split-second decision uphold the decision sub-decision informed decision split decision See More decision-making decision theory decision tree overturn the decision hand down a decision take a decision split-second decision uphold the decision sub-decision informed decision split decision See More Kids Definition decision noun de·ci·sion di-ˈsi-zhən 1 : the act or result of making a choice especially after careful thought "… I have come to a very important decision. These are the wrong sort of bees." A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh 2 : the ability to make choices quickly and confidently She was a leader of courage and decision. Legal Definition decision noun de·ci·sion di-ˈsi-zhən : an authoritative determination (as a decree or judgment) made after consideration of facts or law also : a report or document containing such a determination see also memorandum decision compare disposition, finding, holding, judgment, opinion, ruling, verdict Note: A decision, while being an authoritative determination of a disputed issue, does not have to be a final determination closing the case. Some interlocutory decisions may be appealed. decision noun 1 as in opinion a position arrived at after consideration after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance opinion verdict conclusion determination judgment diagnosis resolution ruling judgement choice award view call finding mandate deliverance decree sentence order selection dictate instruction option consensus edict directive adjudication conviction disposition commandment belief word last word feeling say-so charge behest sentiment doom mind notion persuasion eye Antonyms & Near Antonyms halt tie draw deadlock stalemate standoff 2 as in determination firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose acted with swift decision Synonyms & Similar Words determination decisiveness resolve resolution persistence decidedness readiness purposefulness persistency resoluteness determinedness certainty granite confidence firmness obstinacy stubbornness stick-to-itiveness perseverance tenacity eagerness certitude obduracy tenaciousness doggedness gameness obstinateness alacrity fortitude obdurateness sureness sand iron grit backbone pluck Antonyms & Near Antonyms indecision hesitation uncertainty indecisiveness vacillation doubt reluctance irresolution unwillingness disinclination irresoluteness indetermination incertitude indisposition aversion See More
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decision

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