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单词 decision
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decision

1 of 2

noun

de·​ci·​sion di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)
1
a
: the act or process of deciding
the moment of decision has come
b
: a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion
made the decision to attend graduate school
2
: a report of a conclusion
a 5-page decision
a Supreme Court decision
3
: promptness and firmness in deciding : determination
acting with decision
4
a
: win
specifically, combat sports : a victory based on points awarded
Former heavyweight champion kickboxer Sterling (Cash) McCallum took a unanimous decision over Cesar Rendon in an eight-round standard bout in Phoenix … New York Times
b
baseball : a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher
has five wins in eight decisions
decisional
di-ˈsi-zhnəl How to pronounce decision (audio)
-ˈsi-zhə-nᵊl
adjective

decision

2 of 2

verb

decisioned; decisioning; decisions

transitive verb

combat sports
: to win by being awarded more points than (an opponent)
… he hasn't won an important fight since he decisioned Duran on Jan. 30, 1982. William Nack

Synonyms

Noun

  • award
  • call
  • conclusion
  • deliverance
  • determination
  • diagnosis
  • judgment
  • judgement
  • opinion
  • resolution
  • verdict
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Example Sentences

Noun She announced her decision to go to medical school. Have you made a decision? He based his decision on facts, not emotions. She made a conscious decision to leave the painting unfinished. We need someone who will act with decision even under pressure. The U.S. Supreme Court's 1954 decision brought an end to racial segregation in public schools. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Holdfast Collective owns 98% of the company and all of the nonvoting stock, which doesn’t give it decision-making authority. Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Promote fair representation on district decision-making committees that reflect the diversity of our community. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The foundation’s decision-making board so far has four members—Mehrabi, Ahady, a U.S.-government representative to be named, and a Swiss-government representative to be named—and can make decisions only unanimously. Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 But Donley, the Cecil TV official, said the organization planned to make a decision Wednesday about the participants. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 The decision, which comes two months before the next election, is likely heading to the state Supreme Court, which is controlled by conservative justices. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 The board will make a final decision on the parking fee after staff inform Metra officials about the price increase, Zoellner said. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Supreme Court will make a big decision this fall involving federal elections. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 When humanitarians lack data, structured and timely decision-making is hindered. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022
Verb
Giving the final call on Trump back to Facebook is unlikely to result in the fair and even decision the board members are calling for, said Joan Donovan, a disinformation and extremism researcher at Harvard University. Washington Post, 6 May 2021 The first period also included Scott Laughton decisioning Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy in a fight. Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017 Chris Early of Don Juan Avila decisioned Seth Lyon of Niguel Hills and four other finalists to win bodyboarding. Fred Swegles, Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin decision-, decisio, from decidere to decide

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1914, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

decision

noun

de·​ci·​sion di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)
1
: the act or result of making a choice especially after careful thought
"… I have come to a very important decision. These are the wrong sort of bees." A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
2
: the ability to make choices quickly and confidently
She was a leader of courage and decision.

Legal Definition

decision

noun

de·​ci·​sion di-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce decision (audio)
: an authoritative determination (as a decree or judgment) made after consideration of facts or law
also : a report or document containing such a determination see also memorandum decision compare disposition, finding, holding, judgment, opinion, ruling, verdict

Note: A decision, while being an authoritative determination of a disputed issue, does not have to be a final determination closing the case. Some interlocutory decisions may be appealed.

decision

noun

1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • opinion
  • verdict
  • conclusion
  • determination
  • judgment
  • diagnosis
  • resolution
  • ruling
  • judgement
  • choice
  • award
  • view
  • call
  • finding
  • mandate
  • deliverance
  • decree
  • sentence
  • order
  • selection
  • dictate
  • instruction
  • option
  • consensus
  • edict
  • directive
  • adjudication
  • conviction
  • disposition
  • commandment
  • belief
  • word
  • last word
  • feeling
  • say-so
  • charge
  • behest
  • sentiment
  • doom
  • mind
  • notion
  • persuasion
  • eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • halt
  • tie
  • draw
  • deadlock
  • stalemate
  • standoff
2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose acted with swift decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • determination
  • decisiveness
  • resolve
  • resolution
  • persistence
  • decidedness
  • readiness
  • purposefulness
  • persistency
  • resoluteness
  • determinedness
  • certainty
  • granite
  • confidence
  • firmness
  • obstinacy
  • stubbornness
  • stick-to-itiveness
  • perseverance
  • tenacity
  • eagerness
  • certitude
  • obduracy
  • tenaciousness
  • doggedness
  • gameness
  • obstinateness
  • alacrity
  • fortitude
  • obdurateness
  • sureness
  • sand
  • iron
  • grit
  • backbone
  • pluck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indecision
  • hesitation
  • uncertainty
  • indecisiveness
  • vacillation
  • doubt
  • reluctance
  • irresolution
  • unwillingness
  • disinclination
  • irresoluteness
  • indetermination
  • incertitude
  • indisposition
  • aversion
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