transitive verb decided, deciding
- to end (a contest, dispute, etc.) by giving one side the victory or by passing judgment
- to make up one's mind, or reach a decision, about; determine: to decide what to do
- to cause to reach a decision
Origin:
ME deciden < L decidere, to cut off, decide < de-, off, from + caedere, to cut: see -cide
intransitive verb
to arrive at a judgment, choice, or decision