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decision
[ dih-sizh-uhn ]
noun
They must make a decision between these two contestants.
- the act of or need for making up one's mind:
This is a difficult decision.
She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school.
- a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court:
It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted.
Synonyms: , , ,
- the quality of being decided; firmness:
He spoke with decision and calm authority.
- the final score in any sport or contest:
The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.
- Boxing. the awarding of a victory in a match not decided by a knockout or technical knockout, usually through a vote of the referee and judges.
verb (used with object)
- Boxing. to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.
decision
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
- a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict
- the act of making up one's mind
- firmness of purpose or character; determination
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
- ԴDzd·sDz noun
- d·sDz noun
- d·sDz noun
- ܲd·sDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of decision1
Example Sentences
Providers can appeal against decisions to suspend registrations.
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane said the government's decision to appeal the court ruling is "a continued affront to a grieving family".
Outgoing Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the agency had made a clear and unambiguous decision with "no political influence" after a comprehensive review and a report of 1,100 pages.
Gary Oldman's return to the theatre where he made his professional debut is a "very generous decision" by the star, venue staff say.
One Labour campaigner told the BBC the government's controversial decisions to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners and disability benefits had affected the result.
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