a treelike diagram illustrating the choices available to a decision maker, each possible decision and its estimated outcome being shown as a separate branch of the tree
decision tree in American English
noun
Logic
a tree diagram in which the selection of each branch requires that some type of logical decision be made
Derived forms
decision-tree
adjective
Word origin
[1965–70]This word is first recorded in the period 1965–70. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Finlandization, double-book, hired gun, isometric exercise, red-eye
Examples of 'decision tree' in a sentence
decision tree
That's why we have created an innovative film decision tree, overleaf.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
For help on which questions to ask, see our handy decision tree, facing page.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
So let's use the same decision tree method to explain what they are up to.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
A decision tree is a graphical tool that helps chart a path, with each choice leading to the next one.