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 nounthe company's decision-making process
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In such cases, an AI assistant will be vital for decision-making, monitoring health, and guiding experiments.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Such calm and considered decision-making is not often seen these days at Barcelona.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
One study outlined the widespread distribution of electrical activity related to decision-making.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The new structure also enables Gill to foster meaningful change at the C-suites with the launch of Executive Search, a new division that provides bespoke talent acquisition solutions to help place diverse leaders in decision-making roles across the luxury and lifestyle industries.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Such calm and considered decision-making is not often seen these days at Barcelona.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
One study outlined the widespread distribution of electrical activity related to decision-making.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The new structure also enables Gill to foster meaningful change at the C-suites with the launch of Executive Search, a new division that provides bespoke talent acquisition solutions to help place diverse leaders in decision-making roles across the luxury and lifestyle industries.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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