1. Recognizable; marked
   "at a decided disadvantage"
   - distinct

1. Reach, make, or come to a decision about something
   "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
   - make up one's mind, determine 
2. Bring to an end; settle conclusively
   "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favour of the plaintiff"
   - settle, resolve, adjudicate 
3. Cause to decide
   "This new development finally decided me!" 
4. Influence or determine
   "The vote in New Hampshire often decides the outcome of the Presidential election"

See also: decidedly, deciding, decision, decisive, definite

Type of: cause, determine, end, get, have, induce, influence, make, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], regulate, shape, stimulate, terminate

Encyclopedia: Decided

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