deciding

Variant of decide

decide Definition

de·cide (dē sīd′, di-)

transitive verb decided -·cid′ed, deciding -·cid′·ing

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

Etymology: 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

Related Forms:

deciding Synonyms

modif.

deciding Usage Examples

Object

factor: The salary of a borrower is a deciding factor for judging the amount of loan in the case of unsecured no credit check loan.

Used with why or when

whom: Arnold takes you through all the stages involved from deciding what you want to achieve, tailoring your campaign and deciding whom to mail.

Infinitive complement

join: Deciding to join the Group was probably the best decisions I could have made.

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