Main Entry: ¹de·ci·sion

Pronunciation: \di-ˈsi-zhən\

Function: noun

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

Date: 15th century

1 a : the act or process of deciding b : a determination arrived at after consideration : conclusion <make a decision>
2 : a report of a conclusion <a 5-page decision>
3 : promptness and firmness in deciding : determination <acting with decision>
4 a : win; specifically : a victory in boxing decided on points <a unanimous decision> b : a win or loss officially credited to a pitcher in baseball <has five wins in eight decisions>

— de·ci·sion·al \-ˈsi-zhnəl, -ˈsi-zhə-n^əl\ adjective