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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Attend city council meetings, school board sessions, or public hearings to observe the decision-making process.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Questions about the structure and overall decision-making process of their pro personnel department loom after their larger external transactions in free agency in 2022 and 2024.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
In the early stages of Sasaki’s free agency this winter, the influence of current players in the pitcher’s decision-making process was limited.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Moreover, any lasting solution must address the root causes of conflict through local governance structures that can fairly manage resource distribution and ensure marginalized communities have a voice in decision-making processes.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Questions about the structure and overall decision-making process of their pro personnel department loom after their larger external transactions in free agency in 2022 and 2024.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
In the early stages of Sasaki’s free agency this winter, the influence of current players in the pitcher’s decision-making process was limited.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Moreover, any lasting solution must address the root causes of conflict through local governance structures that can fairly manage resource distribution and ensure marginalized communities have a voice in decision-making processes.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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