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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Kerri Sutey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember all that talk about the Cubs finally stocking the system with young arms?
Closer Ryan Pressly had his right knee drained, Counsell announced after Wednesday’s game, potentially making the late-inning decision-making more difficult.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Though the board does not have decision-making authority, its research has significantly influenced how the Social Security Administration (SSA) operates and has helped guide key legislative efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The decision-making authority over endowments typically rests with a college or university’s governing board.
—Todd L. Ely, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kerri Sutey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember all that talk about the Cubs finally stocking the system with young arms?
Closer Ryan Pressly had his right knee drained, Counsell announced after Wednesday’s game, potentially making the late-inning decision-making more difficult.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Though the board does not have decision-making authority, its research has significantly influenced how the Social Security Administration (SSA) operates and has helped guide key legislative efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The decision-making authority over endowments typically rests with a college or university’s governing board.
—Todd L. Ely, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decision-making
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“Decision-making.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decision-making. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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