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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And just your decision-making needs to be one step ahead. Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025 On the dark side, however, this can often lead to hasty decision-making, overly blunt communication or worse, jumping to conclusions. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Businesses should also align AI adoption with decision-making needs, ensuring that AI models provide actionable insights rather than overcomplicating processes. Nishant Satya Lakshmikanth, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 One of the most dangerous changes is that educators have been completely cut out of the decision-making process. Anne Tressler, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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