decisively
/dɪˈsʌɪsɪvli
/adverb
1In a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result: I want the person who wins the election to win decisively samples from his body proved decisively that he was poisoned...
- The party's annual conference voted decisively to extend the present ban on corporal punishment in schools to family life.
- Police officers have voted decisively against routinely carrying firearms, despite rocketing gun crime.
- He fought at the battle of Worcester where the royalists were decisively defeated.
2In a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: the government will act decisively against all extremist activities we must respond decisively to protect our national interests...
- Bruce has proved again that he is an extremely adaptable manager who reacts decisively to problems.
- At numerous stages in the case, social workers had failed to intervene decisively to save the boy.
- Students need to learn how to write effectively, think quickly and decisively act on a plan.
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