decision-making
noun
: the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people
The project will require some difficult decision-making.
All members of the organization have a role in decision-making.
—often used before another nounthe company's decision-making process
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CEOs can gain clarity in decision-making, inspire trust across teams, and strengthen their company’s public image.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Chinese researchers continue to argue that China should play a larger role in Arctic decision-making because climate change has made the Arctic an issue of global commons and because Chinese companies are essential to Arctic shipping and energy.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The idea behind independent agencies has been that their decision-making would be predicated on scientific evidence, technical knowledge and expertise rather than political considerations.
—Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
Both women say their faith has played an enormous role in their decision-making.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Chinese researchers continue to argue that China should play a larger role in Arctic decision-making because climate change has made the Arctic an issue of global commons and because Chinese companies are essential to Arctic shipping and energy.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
The idea behind independent agencies has been that their decision-making would be predicated on scientific evidence, technical knowledge and expertise rather than political considerations.
—Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 9 Dec. 2025
Both women say their faith has played an enormous role in their decision-making.
—Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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