decision-making

noun

: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
often used before another noun
the company's decision-making process

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Embracing diversity at every AI decision-making level positions businesses to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Committee Of 200, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 The Danish government retains decision-making power for Greenland's defense and foreign affairs, but since 2009, Greenlanders have held the right to hold an independence referendum — though a referendum is not explicitly on Tuesday's ballot. Willem Marx, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025 That means a small minority chooses representatives who wield significant decision-making power, impacting the lives of countless Florida residents across various municipalities and counties. Zuri Dacosta, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025 The celebratory gala honors Asian and Pacific Islander women and non-binary artists, cultural creators, and decision-making power brokers, from the highest levels of achievement in Hollywood to burgeoning talent. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decision-making

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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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