as in opinions
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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Recent Examples of decisions
Remember that actions follow choices/decisions based on a strategy/framework/approach/guiding principles (how) to deliver a mission/objective/goal (what) in order to achieve a purpose/intent (why).
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George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, this is the sort of data analysis that is needed before making policy decisions that impose new regulations on housing.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Success requires removing licensing barriers and making AI proficiency a key criterion in hiring decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Constantly checking your portfolio can lead to anxiety, impulsive decisions, and deviation from your plan.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The other piece of this is that his shoot-pass decisions can look pre-planned at times, rather than reading the game.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Behavioral biases, such as overconfidence, loss aversion, and herd mentality, can distort judgment and lead to suboptimal decisions.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
By analyzing big data from various sources, including customer loyalty programs and social media trends, companies can develop granular insights into what drives purchasing decisions.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, this is the sort of data analysis that is needed before making policy decisions that impose new regulations on housing.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Success requires removing licensing barriers and making AI proficiency a key criterion in hiring decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Constantly checking your portfolio can lead to anxiety, impulsive decisions, and deviation from your plan.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The other piece of this is that his shoot-pass decisions can look pre-planned at times, rather than reading the game.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Behavioral biases, such as overconfidence, loss aversion, and herd mentality, can distort judgment and lead to suboptimal decisions.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
By analyzing big data from various sources, including customer loyalty programs and social media trends, companies can develop granular insights into what drives purchasing decisions.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Real-time data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices across supply chains and stores can provide immediate insights, helping retailers make quick decisions about replenishment, stock levels and promotions based on current conditions.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
Noun
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Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Share updates about your music, or even ask your audience for their opinions—fans love being part of their favorite artists' creative processes.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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None of the New York evidence matters in the extradition hearings; the hearings aren’t probable cause determinations.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC News,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security, which makes such determinations, has designated the upcoming 2025 certification as a national special security event.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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