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decision

[ dih-sizh-uhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of deciding; deciding; determination, as of a question or doubt, by making a judgment:

    They must make a decision between these two contestants.

  2. the act of or need for making up one's mind:

    This is a difficult decision.

  3. something that is decided; decided; resolution:

    She made a poor decision when she dropped out of school.

  4. a judgment, as one formally pronounced by a court:

    It is the decision of this court that the appeal is granted.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  5. the quality of being decided; firmness:

    He spoke with decision and calm authority.

  6. the final score in any sport or contest:

    The decision was 5 to 4 in favor of the home team.

  7. 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)

  1. Boxing. to win a victory over (one's opponent) by a point score rather than a knockout.

decision

/ ɪˈɪə /

noun

  1. a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict
  2. the act of making up one's mind
  3. firmness of purpose or character; determination
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·sDz· adjective
  • ԴDzd·sDz noun
  • d·sDz noun
  • d·sDz noun
  • ܲd·sDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of decision1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin ŧīō-, stem of ŧīō “a cutting off,” equivalent to ŧī(ܲ) (past participle of ŧī “to cut off”; decide ) + -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of decision1

C15: from Old French, from Latin ŧīō, literally: a cutting off; see decide
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Providers can appeal against decisions to suspend registrations.

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Sinn Féin MP John Finucane said the government's decision to appeal the court ruling is "a continued affront to a grieving family".

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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.

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Gary Oldman's return to the theatre where he made his professional debut is a "very generous decision" by the star, venue staff say.

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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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