decision

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decision[1,noun] decision[2,transitive verb] decision theory decision tree split decision

Main Entry: ¹de·ci·sion
Pronunciation: di-'si-zh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English decisioun, from Middle French, from Latin decision-, decisio, from decidere to decide
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 /-'si-zhn&l, -'si-zh&-n^&l/ adjective