decision - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • make: A letter to the editor asks who made the decision to close the coffee shop in the Central Library.
  • reach: But if the number of members is small then discussion may be the best way to reach a decision.
  • inform: In essence, all you need to make a fully informed decision of where to dine.
  • take: Who took the decision to place the books there?
  • influence: Analyzing the status of various client groups can influence decisions on whether to begin new groups or focus on capacity building of existing groups.

Adjective modifier

  • informed: The success of the chosen media can now be monitored, which enables more informed decisions around which media should be used.
  • final: The council's executives will take the final decision on the scheme's future next month.
  • tough: Tough decisions might need tough people who could take an overall view without sentiment.
  • difficult: Doesn't seem like a very difficult decision does it?
  • conscious: Undoubtedly there are some people who have made a conscious decision to oppose Christ.
  • unanimous: However, our unanimous decision was to offer the Press Award to Simon Denison for British Archeology.

Modifies a noun

  • making: The extent of this type of decision making is set out in the Scheme of Delegation.
  • maker: For the decision maker, simply paint a shoebox whichever way you like.

Noun used with modifier

  • purchasing: We also recognize that people buying furniture wish to make an informed purchasing decision.
  • investment: No investment decision should be taken based in whole or in part on the data provided.
  • buying: Major world events can impact on consumer uncertainty and lead to buying decisions being postponed or canceled.

Possessives

  • adjudicator: But this does not mean that an Adjudicator's decision can never be impugned.
  • tribunal: We will have to see how the courts ' and tribunals ' decisions unfold.
  • judge: I cannot analyze this, because I was listening to the judge's decision quite emotionally.

Preposition: of

  • tribunal: Accordingly, the decision of the employment tribunal could not be challenged.

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