decision

noun

di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)
Definition of decisionnext
1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza

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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose acted with swift decision

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Recent Examples of decision After being described by head coach Tom Thibodeau as a game-time decision, Brunson went through a 15-minute pregame warmup. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025 Even the decision the county won was entered without prejudice, meaning it could be revisited if the 9th Circuit panel’s ruling is not upheld. — Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 His statement posted on the UC Davis website included online links to available resources for campus community members impacted by the federal government’s decision to cancel these student visas. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2025 Now consider what happens with AI either self-justifying a bad response or being unable to make a decision fast enough. — New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
  1. opinion
  2. determination
  3. verdict
  4. conclusion
  5. resolve
Noun
  • In Weill’s opinion, composers educated in the classical tradition had lost touch with the broader public and sunk into obscurantism.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Comments on opinion articles may be emailed to letters@nytimes.com.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of opinion
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  • After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In both, a scrappy frontier upstart fought off its former master, counting on home field advantage, capable allies, and sheer determination to secure victory.
    — Tom Bell, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Beckworth said the verdict included $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion for punitive damages to the plaintiffs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of verdict
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  • Across the music world, other international artists — even those with far more name recognition and resources — are coming to the same conclusion.
    — Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Studies from New Zealand, Sweden, and elsewhere have come to similar conclusions, finding no negative effect of low levels of fluoride on IQ.
    — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • In recent years it's flown military planes over a corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone almost daily to signal its resolve.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • But, if Forest can hold on to the level of resolve that was typified by the young man from Sao Paulo in the 96th minute of the game, who knows where this journey will end.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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