decision

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noun

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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decision

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
Baseball a win or loss recorded by a pitcher
Boxing a victory on points instead of by a knockout

Origin of decision

Middle English decisioun from Old French decision from Classical Latin decisio, a cutting short, decision from decisus, past participle of decidere, decide

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decision

noun

A conclusion or judgment reached after consideration: Have you come to a decision yet?
The act of reaching a conclusion or of passing of judgment on an issue under consideration: The judges' decision is taking a long time.
Firmness of character or action; determination: Is he a man of decision?
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 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 ; see decide .

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de·ci′sion·al
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decision

decision conclusion determination

These nouns denote a position, opinion, or judgment reached after consideration: a decision unfavorable to the opposition; came to the conclusion not to proceed; satisfied with the panel's determination.

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Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural decisions)

A choice or judgement.
It is the decision of the court that movies are protected as free speech.
It's a tough decision, but I'll take vanilla.
(uncountable) Firmness of conviction.
After agonizing deliberations, they finally proceeded with decision.
(chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.
He has won twice by knockout, once by decision.
(baseball) A win or a loss awarded to a pitcher.

Usage notes

(choice or judgment): Most often, to decide something is to make a decision; however, other possibilities exist as well. Many verbs used with destination or conclusion, such as reach, come to, and arrive at can also be used with decision; these serve to emphasize that the decision is the result of deliberation. Finally, some varieties of English prefer to take a decision rather than make one.
See Appendix:Collocations of do, have, make, and take for uses and meaning of decision collocated with these words.
Adjectives often applied to "decision": important, difficult, big, tough, bad, informed, easy, personal, smart, poor, good, quick, major, strategic, wise, serious, hard, stupid, hasty, responsible, complex, prudent, deliberate, significant, collective, delayed, challenging, careful, foolish, small, rash, thoughtful, slow, clever, forced, uninformed.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present decisions, present participle decisioning, simple past and past participle decisioned)

(boxing) To defeat an opponent by a decision of the judges, rather than by a knockout

Origin

From Middle French, from Latin decisio, decisionis, from dēcīdō (“to decide”).

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decision - Legal Definition

n

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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