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The definition of decision is a choice that is made, or the act of making up one's mind.

(noun)

The choice of paper instead of plastic is an example of a decision.
An example of a decision is the verdict of a judge.

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See decision in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of deciding or settling a dispute or question by giving a judgment
the act of making up one's mind
a judgment or conclusion reached or given
determination; firmness of mind: a man of decision
Boxing a victory on points instead of by a knockout

Origin: ME decisioun < OFr decision < L decisio, a cutting short, decision < decisus, pp. of decidere, decide

Related Forms:

decisional adjective

See decision in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The passing of judgment on an issue under consideration.
The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one's mind.
A conclusion or judgment reached or pronounced; a verdict.
Firmness of character or action; determination.
Sports A victory won on points in boxing when no knockout has occurred or in wrestling when no fall has occurred.
Baseball A win or loss accorded to a pitcher: has four wins in six decisions.

transitive verb de·ci·sioned, de·ci·sion·ing, de·ci·sions
Sports

To defeat by a decision, as in boxing: decisioned his opponent in the third round.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English decisioun

Origin: , from Old French decision

Origin: , from Latin dēcīsiō, dēcīsiōn-, curtailment, settlement

Origin: , from dēcīsus

Origin: , past participle of dēcīdere, to cut off, decide; see decide

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Related Forms:

de·ciˈsion·al adjective

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