Decision definition
The act of reaching a conclusion or of passing of judgment on an issue under consideration.
The judges' decision is taking a long time.
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A conclusion or judgment reached after consideration.
Have you come to a decision yet?
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Firmness of character or action; determination.
Is he a man of decision?
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The act of making up one's mind.
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The act of deciding or settling a dispute or question by giving a judgment.
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(baseball) A win or loss accorded to a pitcher.
Has four wins in six decisions.
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To defeat by a decision, as in boxing.
Decisioned his opponent in the third round.
verb
(boxing) A victory on points instead of by a knockout.
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Determination; firmness of mind.
A man of decision.
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(baseball) A win or loss recorded by a pitcher.
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The definition of decision is a choice that is made, or the act of making up one's mind.
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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The written determination of a court or administrative tribunal disposing of motions or claims in a case or matter before it.
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(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.
After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision.
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A judgment or conclusion reached or given.
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(sports) A victory won on points in boxing when no knockout has occurred or in wrestling when no fall has occurred.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
decision
Plural:
decisionsOrigin of decision
- Middle English decisioun from Old French decision from Latin dēcīsiō dēcīsiōn- curtailment, settlement from dēcīsus past participle of dēcīdere to cut off, decide decide
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French, from Latin decisio, decisionis, from dēcīdō (“to decide”).
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